1983 FLXIBLE METRO RECALL - #86V158000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
ONLY TWO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXISTS WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUS, INSTEAD OF THREE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 217. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1983 FLXIBLE METRO |
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| Manufacturer |
FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1983 - 10/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
12/5/1986 |
| Influenced by |
FLXIBLE CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/22/1986 |
| # Affected |
125 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
ONLY TWO EMERGENCY WINDOW EXISTS WERE IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUS, INSTEAD OF THREE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 217. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
EMERGENCY EXIT INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED TO THE THIRD WINDOW ON THE LEFT SIDE TO IDENTIFY THIS WINDOW POSITION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY WINDOW IDENTIFICATION/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 PASSENGER, 35 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES WITH SLIDING SIDEWINDOW OPTION. |
| See also |
1983 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1983 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1983 FLXIBLE METRO Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
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