Vapor TWO-PIECE Connecting ROD: Structure
Recall 05E030000 · Apr 21, 2005 · Vapor Bus International
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05E030000
- Date
- Apr 21, 2005
- Maker
- Vapor Bus International
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, POSSIBLY STRIKING PERSONS OR OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Vapor | Two-Piece Connecting Rod | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05E030000?
1 model: Vapor Two-Piece Connecting Rod (all years), about 2,900 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05E030000?
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.
What can happen?
A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, POSSIBLY STRIKING PERSONS OR OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.