Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V059003

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V059003 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 181 affected units, CHAMPION/VAPOR/DOOR PANEL ADHESIVE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.

Corrective Action

Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or champion at 1-810-724-6474.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V059003

Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-03-13T00:00:00

Subject: Champion/vapor/door panel adhesive

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 181

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.

Consequence Summary: Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action: Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or champion at 1-810-724-6474.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V059003

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