Vapor recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Vapor bus is recalling certain teeter lever assemblies, part numbers 50530211-02 and 50530211-04, sold and installed on various transit buses and sold as replacement parts as part of the rear side exit door. There is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
What could happen
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. A passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
The fix
Vapor is working with the manufacturers to identify and notify the owners of buses equipped with the defective teeter lever base and vapor will repair the affected buses free of charge. Vapor will notify owners who purchased the affected units as aftermarket and will replace the parts free of charge. The safety recall began on april 28, 2011. Owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450.
Vehicles covered
- Vapor Teeter Lever Assembly
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E010000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Vapor Bus International
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 14, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 28, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,094
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
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- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.