Recalls for your 1989 Flxible 870

Recalls for 1989 Flxible 870

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2 recalls found.
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1980 Grumman 870

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1980 Grumman 870

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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR


Posted on: 1989-04-05
Description
The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb.  Force allowed by fmvss 217.

Consequence
Buses would not comply with standard.

Corrective Action
Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.

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

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1989-11-16
Description
The clamp load may not fully engage on the mating steering box splines due to manufacturing tolerances and/or the pinch bolt may not be properly torqued.

Consequence
Inadequate torque may result in slippage and possibleshaft disengagement with loss of steering control; this could result in anaccident.

Corrective Action
Replace steering shaft.

Notes
System: steering shaftvehicle description: transit buses.