Vapor Eto Controller Assembly Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16E014000
Manufacturer: VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL
Manufactured Begin Date: March 7th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: December 21st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: April 12th, 2016

Defect Summary:
Vapor Bus International (Vapor Bus) is recalling certain Electric Transit Operator (ETO) Controller Assemblies, part number 51220550, manufactured March 7, 2013, to December 21, 2015. These assemblies, which control a bus door operator motor and brake, may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.

Consequence Summary:
If the rear bus door opens expectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Corrective Summary:
Vapor Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETO Controller Assembly software, and replace all of the roller brackets, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2016. Owners may contact Vapor Bus customer service at 1-847-777-6423.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E033000
Manufacturer: VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL
Manufactured Begin Date: March 7th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: April 12th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: May 8th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Vapor Bus International (Vapor Bus) is recalling certain ETO Controller Assemblies, part number 51220550, manufactured March 7, 2013, to April 12, 2015. These assemblies, which control the door operator motor and brake, may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.

Consequence Summary:
If the rear bus door opens while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Corrective Summary:
Vapor Bus has notified the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected units, and dealers will update the ETO Controller Assembly software, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Vapor Bus customer service at 1-847-777-6450.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.