Vanner Electrical System recall

Recalled January 29, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01E001000 · Vanner

Hazard

WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

VANNER IS INSTRUCTING BUS COMPANIES TO NOTIFY OWNERS TO ARRANGE FOR THE EQUALIZER TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. SEE RECALL NUMBER 01V033 FOR THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VANNER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT AT 1-800-227-6937.

Units

14,000 units

Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 1998, AND JULY 21,2000. THE EQUALIZERS BUILT IN THIS TIME FRAME COULD POSSIBLE HAVE INADEQUATE CIRCUIT PROTECTION. THIS RECALL SUPERCEEDS VANNER'S PREVIOUS RECALL TO INCREASE THE SCOPE POPULATION. SEE PREVIOUS RECALL 00E-046.

What to do

Product

Vanner BATTERY

Manufacturer(s)

VANNER, INC.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →