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Vapor Electrical System recall

Recalled February 25, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16E014000 · Vapor

Hazard
If the rear bus door opens expectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Remedy
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.
Units
4,826 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Vapor ETO CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer(s)
Vapor Bus International

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

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