Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VAPOR
Model Of Vehicle
TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
05E030000
Component Description
Structure:Body:Door
Effect Of Defect
A Broken ConneCTIng Rod Can Allow The Door Panel To Move Freely In An Uncontrolled Manner, Possibly Striking Persons Or Objects Outside The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Vapor Bus International
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2900
Date Owners Notified
20050728
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Vapor Bus International
Date Report Received
20050421
Make Campaign Number
VAP2005-01