1989 LEWIS REDDI Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 89V167000 on 10/18/1989
- Component:
- Structure:body:door
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1987 - 07/31/1989
- Affected:
- 16
- Defect:
- Rear door release mechanism does not open both doors simultaneously; also, exit operating instructions are not within 6 inches of rear emergency exit release mechanism.
- Correction:
- Replace rear seat(s); remove latch hook for left rear door to allow for simultaneous opening of both doors; install new decals 6 inches from release mechanism.
- Notes:
- system: rear emergency exit / fmvss 217vehicle description: school buses. consequence of defect: rear emergency exit does not meet exit requirements of fmvss 217.
- Campaign:
- 90V017000 on 02/27/1990
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1987 - 09/30/1989
- Affected:
- 23
- Defect:
- Safety belt anchorages did not meet load requirements of fmvss 222.
- Consequence:
- Buses would not comply with fmvss 222; passengers in the affected rear areas of the school bus might not be sufficiently restrained in the event of a sudden impact or accident, which might result in more extensive injury.
- Correction:
- Add a .25 inch to 1.5 inch strap to two rearmost seats.
- Notes:
- System: seat belt anchor; fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses.
- Campaign:
- 90V018000 on 02/27/1990
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1987 - 09/30/1988
- Affected:
- 139
- Defect:
- Rear impact at 30 mph caused steel member of floor structure to puncture top of rear fuel tank, in violation of fmvss 301.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage could occur from this puncture, creating a fire hazard in the presence of an ignition source.
- Correction:
- Cut center floor support tube off at forward end to prevent it from puncturing fuel tank in a rear impact collision.
- Notes:
- System: fuel tank; fmvss 301.vehicle description: school buses.
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