Vapor Teeter Lever Assembly — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Published March 15, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 14, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11E010000, published March 15, 2011 and initiated March 14, 2011. Recalling firm: Vapor Bus International; Vapor Teeter Lever Assembly — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VAPOR
- Model
- TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY
- Manufacturer
- Vapor Bus International
- Lot
- VAPOR TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Vapor Teeter Lever Assembly — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11E010000 on March 15, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VAPOR. Model: TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY.