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1989 Lewis Reddi Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Jan 1, 1990
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

3 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

90V017000

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Jan 1, 1990
23 units potentially affected
The defect: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DID NOT MEET LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
The risk: BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222; PASSENGERS IN THE AFFECTED REAR AREAS OF THE SCHOOL BUS MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN IMPACT OR ACCIDENT, WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN MORE EXTENSIVE INJURY.
The remedy: ADD A .25 INCH TO 1.5 INCH STRAP TO TWO REARMOST SEATS.
LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
90V018000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Jan 1, 1990
139 units potentially affected
The defect: REAR IMPACT AT 30 MPH CAUSED STEEL MEMBER OF FLOOR STRUCTURE TO PUNCTURE TOP OF REAR FUEL TANK, IN VIOLATION OF FMVSS 301.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR FROM THIS PUNCTURE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
The remedy: CUT CENTER FLOOR SUPPORT TUBE OFF AT FORWARD END TO PREVENT IT FROM PUNCTURING FUEL TANK IN A REAR IMPACT COLLISION.
LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
89V167000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Oct 9, 1989
16 units potentially affected
The defect: REAR DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM DOES NOT OPEN BOTH DOORS SIMULTANEOUSLY; ALSO, EXIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT WITHIN 6 INCHES OF REAR EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISM.
The remedy: REPLACE REAR SEAT(S); REMOVE LATCH HOOK FOR LEFT REAR DOOR TO ALLOW FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPENING OF BOTH DOORS; INSTALL NEW DECALS 6 INCHES FROM RELEASE MECHANISM.
LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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