Recall 90V041000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1983-1989 DIAMOND REO PEOPLE MOVER
RECALL This recall affects up to 958 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 90V041000 |
| Manufacturer | COONS MFG., INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 958 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE VEHICLE IS IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 217.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for DIAMOND REO
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74V174000 | 1973 DIAMOND REO C054D | WHEELS | 31 | |
| 74V090000 | 1973 DIAMOND REO C101 | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 60 | |
| 73V114000 | 1972 DIAMOND REO DIAMOND REO | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6,400 | |
| 72V156000 | 1971 DIAMOND REO DIAMOND REO | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 355 | |
| 72V157000 | 1971 DIAMOND REO C078 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | 54 | |
| 72V158000 | 1971 DIAMOND REO C101 | STEERING:LINKAGES | 28 | |
| 71V230000 | 1971 DIAMOND REO C90 | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 173 | |
| 71V156000 | 1971 DIAMOND REO CO78 | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION | 871 | |
| 71V114000 | 1971 DIAMOND REO DIAMOND REO | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM | 49 | |
| 71V014000 | 1970 DIAMOND REO TREND | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION | 247 |