Vehicle recall 88V130000 · August 1, 1988
1986-1988 Flxible 870
Air open/spring closed type exit door may be incorrectly wired.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Air open/spring closed type exit door may be incorrectly wired.
- Consequence
- Driver can drive off with exit door not closed and lockedwhich could result in a passenger falling out of the exit door while the bus ismoving.
- Remedy
- Correct door wiring and readjust doors.
- Notes
- System: exit door wiring.vehicle description: rehabilitated transit buses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V130000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 1988
- Filed by
- FLXIBLE CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- August 3, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 409
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Door
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Flxible 870 (1986-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986
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