Champion Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V368000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V368000 by Champion Bus, Inc.. Includes 22 affected units, DOOR OPERATOR CONNECTING ROD/VAPOR BUS, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain buses equipped with vapor bus connecting rods, when the connecting rod is subjected to certain load combinations and cumulative cycling, initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks are seen at the external thread roots. if the crack initiates and propagates through the cross section of the connecting rod, it may result in the bending or the connecting rod assembly and malfunction of the door actuation assembly.

Corrective Action

Vapor bus is conducting this recall (please see 05e-030). all buses involved in this recall have been repaired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V368000

Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-09-27T00:00:00

Subject: Door operator connecting rod/vapor bus

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 22

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain buses equipped with vapor bus connecting rods, when the connecting rod is subjected to certain load combinations and cumulative cycling, initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks are seen at the external thread roots. if the crack initiates and propagates through the cross section of the connecting rod, it may result in the bending or the connecting rod assembly and malfunction of the door actuation assembly.

Consequence Summary: If the crack propagates through the entire cross section of the connecting rod, the connecting rod may break and the associated door panel may be able to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the bus unprotected by the door panel and possibly enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the bus.

Corrective Action: Vapor bus is conducting this recall (please see 05e-030). all buses involved in this recall have been repaired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-axam-9278_fyg8

NHTSA ID: 06V368000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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