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Vapor Structure recall
Recalled April 21, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05E030000 · Vapor
Hazard
A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, POSSIBLY STRIKING PERSONS OR OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
VAPOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD WITH A ONE-PIECE CONNECTING ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR AT 847-777-6400.
Units
2,900 units
Description
CERTAIN VAPOR TWO-PIECE CONNECTING RODS WHICH CONNECT THE DOOR ACTUATOR AND THE DOOR PANEL OF THE BUS DOOR SYSTEM SOLD FOR USE ON TRANSIT BUSES AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET PARTS. THE TWO-PIECE CONNECTOR CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
What to do
VAPOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD WITH A ONE-PIECE CONNECTING ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR AT 847-777-6400.
Product
Vapor TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD
Manufacturer(s)
Vapor Bus International
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →