| Make : FLXIBLE | Model : METRO | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910101 - 19911101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V050000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940202 | Date Received by ODI: 19930401 | Date Added to Database: 19930408 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLXIBLE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 487 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE EMERGENCY RELEASE VALVE MOVES OUT OF POSITION CAUSING IT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE ENTRANCE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED BY ACTIVATING THE EMERGENCY RELEASE HANDLE. |
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Consequence:
THE INABILITY TO OPEN AN EMERGENCY EXIT DOES NOT COMPLYWITH FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE", AND COULD RESTRICT THEABILITY OF OCCUPANTS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. |
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Remedy:
THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS BEING DEVELOPED. BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED WHEN THE CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN DETERMINED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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