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Safety recall · 89V040000

Structure: door Flxible recall

FLXIBLE CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on March 22, 1989. It covers about 4,758 vehicles across 14 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V040000
Reported
Mar 22, 1989
Vehicles
4,758
Area
Body, doors & structure

The problem

The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. Force allowed by fmvss 217.

The risk

BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

The fix

Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.

Contacts

System: entrance door emergency release/ fmvss 217.Vehicle description: metro transit buses.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Flxible dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V040000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Flxible 87001B
1984 Flxible 87001B
1985 Flxible 87001B
1986 Flxible 87002C
1987 Flxible 87002C
1988 Flxible 87002C
1989 Flxible 87002C
1983 Flxible Metro04D
1984 Flxible Metro07F
1985 Flxible Metro08F
1986 Flxible Metro08F
1987 Flxible Metro06F
1988 Flxible Metro06F
1989 Flxible Metro17F

Questions

Is the 89V040000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FLXIBLE CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V040000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V040000 announced?

FLXIBLE CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on March 22, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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