8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Posted on: 1995-12-22
Description
These buses have the headlights automatically activated whenever the windshield wipers are activated. No other exterior lights are activated by windshield wiper activation. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: this could cause a visibility problem increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the electrical wiring to activate all exterior lights whenever the windshield wipers are activated.
Notes
System: visual; windshield wiper and washer; fmvss no. 108.vehicle description: city transit buses.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact flxible at 1-614-362-2600. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 1989-04-05
Description
The entrance door emergency release mechanism may exceed the 20 lb. Force allowed by fmvss 217.
Consequence
Buses would not comply with standard.
Corrective Action
Repair release cable mechanism to comply with standard.
Notes
System: entrance door emergency release/ fmvss 217.vehicle description: metro transit buses.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Posted on: 1988-05-13
Description
Due to increased bulb load on the flasher, when operated in hazard mode, flasher did not meet performance requirements of fmvss 108.
Consequence
Buses do not comply with fmvss 108.
Corrective Action
Install a combination turn hazard flasher that complies with standard.
Notes
System: turn hazard flashers fmvss 108.vehicle description: metro transit buses equipped with swiss controls no. 4242vcombination turn hazard flashers.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 1986-12-30
Description
Incorrect lock washers may have been installed on the tilt steering column pivot bushing bolts and the column housing pivot may be misaligned. Consequence of defect: pivot bolt could loosen and result in loss of steering control.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install proper lock washer and correct misalignment of column housing pivot.
Notes
System: tilt steering column. Vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering column.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 1987-05-18
Description
Steering column lower shaft may be too long allowing excessive thrust load to be applied to upper housing bearings and steering transfer box bearings.
Consequence
Bearings could fail or seize, resulting in loss ofsteering control.
Corrective Action
Replace steering column assembly with one of proper length.
Notes
System: tilt steering column.vehicle description: metro transit buses with tilt steering columns.
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 1987-05-19
Description
An incorrect bolt may have been installed to retain the tilt steering column pivot bushings.
Consequence
Bolt may not maintain specified torque and could breakor work loose and fall out, resulting in loss of steering control.
Corrective Action
Install proper sae grade 5 bolt.
Notes
System: tilt steering column.vehicle description: transit buses with tilt steering columns.
DEFECT #7 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 1987-05-19
Description
The flashing mode of the deceleration light system is not in compliance with fmvss 108.
Consequence
Flashing deceleration lights may be confusing to otherdrivers; buses do not comply with fmvss 108.
Corrective Action
Modify deceleration lights to remove the flashing mode.
Notes
System: lighting/fmvss 108.vehicle description: metro transit buses with deceleration light system option.
DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1986-12-05
Description
Only two emergency window exists were identified on the left side of the bus, instead of three required by fmvss 217. Consequence of defect: buses do not comply with fmvss 217.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Emergency exit instructions will be added to the third window on the left side to identify this window position as an emergency exit.
Notes
System: emergency window identification/fmvss 217.vehicle description: 40 passenger, 35 foot transit buses with sliding sidewindow option.