Vehicle recall 89V148000 · September 8, 1989
1986-1989 Classic Transit Bus
Rear emergency exit release mechanism exceeds maximum force requirement; there are no operating instructions for rear door; and side (driver's) door is not labeled as an…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Rear emergency exit release mechanism exceeds maximum force requirement; there are no operating instructions for rear door; and side (driver's) door is not labeled as an emergency exit.
- Consequence
- Buses would not comply with FMVSS 217.
- Remedy
- Increase striker bolt holes in door; install labels for rear door and driver's door.
- Notes
- System:emergency exit/FMVSS 217.VEHICLE description:transit buses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V148000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 8, 1989
- Filed by
- METROTRANS CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- October 15, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 333
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- 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.
- Classic Transit Bus (1986-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986
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