Vehicle recall 80V090000 · July 15, 1980
1977-1979 Coach and Equipment Fortivan
On certain vehicles, the audible signal may not sound when the emergency door release mechanism is not in the closed position and the ignition is in the "on" position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the audible signal may not sound when the emergency door release mechanism is not in the closed position and the ignition is in the "on" position. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus window retention and release".
- Remedy
- Dealer will install a modified latch mechanism which will allow activation of the alarm, independent of the door position.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; emergency door, release mechanism.consequences of defect: in the absence of an audible warning signal, the drivercould operate the bus while the emergency door is not secure and passengerscould fall out or be ejected and injured.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V090000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 15, 1980
- Filed by
- COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 154
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coach and Equipment Fortivan (1977-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977
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