Vehicle recall 77V046000 · April 5, 1977

1975-1976 Flyer Industries E800

The emergency exit release mechanisms on the windows may require excessive force to operate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The emergency exit release mechanisms on the windows may require excessive force to operate. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".
Remedy: Dealer will replace parts and make adjustments to reduce effort required to operate emergency exit mechanisms.
Notes: Vehicle description: buses.system: visual; emergency exit release.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, passenger evacuation maybe hindered by difficulty in operating emergency release mechanisms, andserious injuries could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V046000
Reported to NHTSA: April 5, 1977
Filed by: FLYER INDUSTRY VEH.
Owner notification: September 30, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 343
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 77V046000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Flyer Industries E800 (1975-1976): 1976, 1975

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