Vapor Two-piece Connecting Rod Recalls

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April 25th, 2005
Recalled Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Recall Date
April 25th, 2005
Units Effected
2,900
NHTSA Campaign Number: 05E030000
Manufacturer: VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer Campaign Number: VAP2005-01
Date of Owner Notification: July 28th, 2005

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, POSSIBLY STRIKING PERSONS OR OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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