OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
05E030000
Structure:body:door
Reported Apr 21, 2005 · VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL
Summary
CERTAIN VAPOR TWO-PIECE CONNECTING RODS WHICH CONNECT THE DOOR ACTUATOR AND THE DOOR PANEL OF THE BUS DOOR SYSTEM SOLD FOR USE ON TRANSIT BUSES AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET PARTS. THE TWO-PIECE CONNECTOR CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
Consequence
A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, POSSIBLY STRIKING PERSONS OR OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
VAPOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD WITH A ONE-PIECE CONNECTING ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR AT 847-777-6400.
Notes
CUSTOMERS 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.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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