NHTSA Recall 93V050000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V050000; Date: Apr. 1, 1993
The inability to open an emergency exit does not complywith fmvss 217, "bus window retention and release", and could restrict theability of occupants to exit the vehicle in the event of an emergency.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Flxible Metro
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Flxible Corporation
Affected Units:: 487
Recall Summary:
The emergency release valve moves out of position causing it to become inoperative. When this happens, the entrance door cannot be opened by activating the emergency release handle.
How to Fix:
The corrective action is being developed. Buses will be repaired when the corrective action has been determined.
Recall Notes:
System: structure; fmvss 217. Vehicle description: city transit buses with slide glide entrance doors, inservice with the chicago transit authority.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 2, 1994
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