Defect Description For Recall
The Components In Question Are The Four Chain Attaching Points On The Elevator Platform To The Coach Frame. The FunCTIon Of These Chains Is To Raise And Lower The Elevator Via A Hydraulic Cylinder. Components Could Experience Premature Fatigue Failure, If Not Properly Adjusted And Maintained.
Make Of Vehicle
FMC
Model Of Vehicle
TRANSIT BUSES
Year
1975
Recall Campaign Number
80V099000
Component Description
Unknown Or Other
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
A New Attaching System With Higher Strength Materials Will Be Installed Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
FMC Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19740101
End Of Manufacture
19761201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
33
Date Owners Notified
19800715
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
FMC Corporation
Date Report Received
19800725