Defect Description For Recall
Vapor Bus Is Recalling Certain Teeter Lever Assemblies, Part Numbers 50530211-02 And 50530211-04, Sold And Installed On Various Transit Buses And Sold As Replacement Parts As Part Of The Rear Side Exit Door. There Is Insufficient Engagement Between The Teeter Lever Base And The Cam Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
VAPOR
Model Of Vehicle
TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
11E010000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Teeter Lever Assembly Will Cause The Rear Side Exit Door To Operate Improperly. A Passenger Leaning On Or Forced Against The Door Could Fall Through The Door And Sustain Injuries.
Fix Defect
Vapor Is Working With The Manufacturers To Identify And Notify The Owners Of Buses Equipped With The DefeCTIve Teeter Lever Base And Vapor Will Repair The Affected Buses Free Of Charge. Vapor Will Notify Owners Who Purchased The Affected Units As Aftermarket And Will Replace The Parts Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On April 28, 2011. Owners May Contact Vapor Bus At 1-847-777-6450.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vapor Bus International
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1094
Date Owners Notified
20110428
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vapor Bus International
Date Report Received
20110314