1989 Lewis Reddi
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Lewis Reddi. Newest first.
Safety belt anchorages did not meet load requirements of fmvss 222.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Add a .25 inch to 1.5 inch strap to two rearmost seats.
Rear impact at 30 mph caused steel member of floor structure to puncture top of rear fuel tank, in violation of fmvss 301.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage could occur from this puncture, creating a fire hazard in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
Cut center floor support tube off at forward end to prevent it from puncturing fuel tank in a rear impact collision.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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