Vapor Bus International | NHTSA Recall #05E030000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05E030000 by Vapor Bus International. Includes 2,900 affected units, TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05E030000

Manufacturer: Vapor Bus International

Report Received Date: 2005-04-21T00:00:00

Subject: Two-piece connecting rod

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 2,900

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VAP2005-01

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect 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 Summary: A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, possibly striking persons or objects outside the vehicle.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-geay~msqm-cz4x

NHTSA ID: 05E030000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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