As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L1 ARM HANDLE FEELS SPONGY. MAINTENANCE FOUND GIRT BAR BINDING UNDER L1 DOOR. READJUSTED L1 SLIDE GIRT BAR ENGAGEMENT WITHOUT DISTURBING THE ESCAPE SLIDE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER AMM 25-62-44.