COONS MFG., INC.: Safety Recalls in 1990

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by COONS MFG., INC. in 1990. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1989

1990

March 5, 1990

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

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.

NHTSA ID: 90V041000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 958

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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