Supreme Corporation | NHTSA Recall #05V314000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V314000 by Supreme Corporation. Includes 48 affected units, DOOR OPERATOR CONNECTING ROD, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trolleys equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.

Corrective Action

Supreme corporation is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. the remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. owners may contact supreme corporation at 219-642-4888 or vapor at 847-777-6400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V314000

Manufacturer: Supreme Corporation

Report Received Date: 2005-07-01T00:00:00

Subject: Door operator connecting rod

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 48

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trolleys equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.

Consequence Summary: A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Supreme corporation is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. the remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. owners may contact supreme corporation at 219-642-4888 or vapor at 847-777-6400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V314000

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