Vapor Bus International | NHTSA Recall #16E014000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E014000 by Vapor Bus International. Affecting electric transit operator (eto) controller assemblies, part number 51220550, manufactured march 7, 2013, to december 21, 2015 Includes 4,826 affected units, Rear Bus Doors May Open While in Motion, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelselectric transit operator (eto) controller assemblies, part number 51220550, manufactured march 7, 2013, to december 21, 2015
Defect Summary
Vapor bus international (vapor bus) is recalling certain electric transit operator (eto) controller assemblies, part number 51220550, manufactured march 7, 2013, to december 21, 2015. these assemblies, which control a bus door operator motor and brake, may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.
Corrective Action
Vapor bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the eto controller assembly software, and replace all of the roller brackets, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2016. owners may contact vapor bus customer service at 1-847-777-6423.