Wayne 1993 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled November 23, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V195000 · Wayne
Hazard
IF THIS OCCURS, AND AN EMERGENCY ARISES, THE EMERGENCYDOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS.
Remedy
THE STANDARD NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LOCKING NUTS.
Units
40 units
Description
THE THREE-POINT LATCHES USED ON THE EMERGENCY DOORS HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY ASSEMBLED USING STANDARD NUTS RATHER THAN LOCKING NUTS. THE STANDARD NUTS COULD BACK OFF DUE TO VIBRATION, CAUSING THE RODS WHICH UNLOCK THE EMERGENCY DOORS TO FALL OFF.
What to do
THE STANDARD NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LOCKING NUTS.
Product
Wayne CHAPERONE · Wayne LIFEGUARD
Manufacturer(s)
WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES · WAYNE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →