Recall 90V022000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1989-1990 NATIONAL COMMUTER VAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 105 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 90V022000 |
| Manufacturer | NATIONAL COACH CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 105 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for NATIONAL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94V009000 | 1993 NATIONAL DOLPHIN | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 212 | |
| 93V120000 | 1993 NATIONAL DOLPHIN 32-D | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 95 | |
| 91V045000 | 1989 NATIONAL ESCORT III | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 64 | |
| 89V200000 | 1985 NATIONAL LIMOUSINE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,042 | |
| 87V001000 | 1986 NATIONAL E350 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 1,237 | |
| 81V077000 | 1980 NATIONAL ESCORT | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 90 | |
| 71V057000 | 1968 NATIONAL NATIONAL MOTOR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 9 | |
| 82V129000 | 1980 NATIONAL ESCORT | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 116 |