Vehicle recall 90V022000 · February 2, 1990

1989-1990 National Commuter Van

The rear door failed the FMVSS 217 magnitude of force test.

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

Summary: The rear door failed the FMVSS 217 magnitude of force test. The rear door release mechanism requires 35 pounds of force to operate. This is greater than the 20 pounds maximum allowed by the FMVSS for doors labeled 'emergency exit'. However, there is more unobstructed exit area than required by the FMVSS, therefore, the rear door does not need to be labeled as an emergency exit.
Consequence: None. To bring the vehicle into compliance, the words 'in emergency' will be removed from the rear door label.
Remedy: Remove words 'in emergency' from rear door label.
Notes: System: emergency exit label; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE description: commuter van.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V022000
Reported to NHTSA: February 2, 1990
Filed by: NATIONAL COACH CORP.
Owner notification: February 2, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 105
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 90V022000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

National Commuter Van (1989-1990): 1990, 1989

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