4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1988-08-16
Description
Luggage rack above the seats protrudes into the upper limit of the head impact zone.
Consequence
Buses do not comply with fmvss 222.
Corrective Action
Reposition luggage rack.
Notes
System: luggage rack/fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1987-07-13
Description
Opening the roof hatch past 90 degrees can disengage the hinge pin retainer ring allowing the hinge pins to work out.
Consequence
Roof hatch could separate from the bus and injureindividuals in the vicinity.
Corrective Action
Install two hinge pins to prevent roof hatch separation.
Notes
System: roof hatch.vehicle description: buses and school buses with emergency roof exists.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1987-02-05
Description
Heater hose may chafe primary and/or secondary hydraulic brake lines at the master cylinder.
Consequence
Hydraulic brake lines could rupture and lose fluidresulting in loss of braking power.
Corrective Action
Install protective bracket at master brake cylinder to prevent the heater hose from contacting the brake lines.
Notes
System: heater hose/hydraulic brake lines.vehicle description: conventional body buses and school buses on chevrolet orgmc chassis with gvwr greater than 10000 pounds.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Posted on: 1988-11-18
Description
Movable part of seat is not strong enough to support the seat belt.
Consequence
Seat belt may not properly restrain driver.
Corrective Action
Install a tether strap.
Notes
System: seat belt.vehicle description: buses and school buses with suspension type drivers seats.