Recall 90V-041: 1983–1989 Diamond Reo People Mover, 1987–1989 Wayne Midtowner Equipment Recall

NHTSA number

90V-041

Report date

Mar 5, 1990

Vehicles affected

958

Owners notified

Sep 20, 1990

The problem

The front electric bi-fold doors on these buses are identified as an "emergency exit". Fmvss 217 requires that doors identified as emergency exits require less than 20 pounds of pressure to open. These doors require more than 25 pounds of pressure to operate manually.

The risk

The vehicle is in non-compliance with FMVSS 217.

The fix

Replace the "emergency exit" signs with signs that read "for manual operation, pull lever down". Since the doors are not identified as an emergency exit, this eliminates the non-compliance with FMVSS 217.

Notes

System: emergency exit label; FMVSS 217.vehicle description: midtowner and people mover buses.

Recall details

Manufacturer	COONS MFG., INC.
Component	Equipment › Other › Labels
Recall started by	NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number	90V041000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Diamond Reo People Mover	1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989	All years
Wayne Midtowner	1987, 1988, 1989	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 90V-041?

The front electric bi-fold doors on these buses are identified as an "emergency exit". Fmvss 217 requires that doors identified as emergency exits require less than 20 pounds of pressure to open. These doors require more than 25 pounds of pressure to operate manually.

How is recall 90V-041 fixed?

Replace the "emergency exit" signs with signs that read "for manual operation, pull lever down". Since the doors are not identified as an emergency exit, this eliminates the non-compliance with FMVSS 217.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.