Vapor Bus International | NHTSA Recall #11E010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E010000 by Vapor Bus International. Includes 1,094 affected units, DOOR PANELS/TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vapor bus is recalling certain teeter lever assemblies, part numbers 50530211-02 and 50530211-04, sold and installed on various transit buses and sold as replacement parts as part of the rear side exit door. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.

Corrective Action

Vapor is working with the manufacturers to identify and notify the owners of buses equipped with the defective teeter lever base and vapor will repair the affected buses free of charge. vapor will notify owners who purchased the affected units as aftermarket and will replace the parts free of charge. the safety recall began on april 28, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E010000

Manufacturer: Vapor Bus International

Report Received Date: 2011-03-14T00:00:00

Subject: Door panels/teeter lever assembly

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 1,094

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Vapor bus is recalling certain teeter lever assemblies, part numbers 50530211-02 and 50530211-04, sold and installed on various transit buses and sold as replacement parts as part of the rear side exit door. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. a passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.

Corrective Action: Vapor is working with the manufacturers to identify and notify the owners of buses equipped with the defective teeter lever base and vapor will repair the affected buses free of charge. vapor will notify owners who purchased the affected units as aftermarket and will replace the parts free of charge. the safety recall began on april 28, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dbr2~fabf.9u7x

NHTSA ID: 11E010000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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