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Flxible 870 recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

0 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1983 to 1989 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1983
1
1984
1
1985
1
1986
2
1987
2
1988
2
1989
2
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19831
19841
19851
19862
19872
19882
19892

1983: 1; 1984: 1; 1985: 1; 1986: 2; 1987: 2; 1988: 2; 1989: 2

Year-by-year records

Flxible 870 model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
198301Not available
1984010
1985010
198602+1
1987020
1988020
1989020

Recall history

3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

89V040000 · Structure:Body:Door

Reported: 1989-03-22 (March 22, 1989) · Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

THE ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY EXCEED THE 20 LB. FORCE ALLOWED BY FMVSS 217.

Consequence: BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Remedy: REPAIR RELEASE CABLE MECHANISM TO COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
88V130000 · Structure:Body:Door

Reported: 1988-08-01 (August 1, 1988) · Model years: 1986, 1987, 1988

AIR OPEN/SPRING CLOSED TYPE EXIT DOOR MAY BE INCORRECTLY WIRED.

Consequence: DRIVER CAN DRIVE OFF WITH EXIT DOOR NOT CLOSED AND LOCKEDWHICH COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGER FALLING OUT OF THE EXIT DOOR WHILE THE BUS ISMOVING.

Remedy: CORRECT DOOR WIRING AND READJUST DOORS.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
89V186000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Reported: 1989-11-03 (November 3, 1989) · Model years: 1989

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.

Remedy: REPLACE STEERING SHAFT.

NHTSA campaign record ↗