Equipment:emergency exit label
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
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FAQ: Recall 90V041000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 90V041000?
NHTSA recall 90V041000 was issued by Coons Mfg., Inc. on March 5, 1990. It addresses: Equipment:emergency exit label. The recall affects approximately 958 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Coons Mfg., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90V041000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.