6 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 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1990-12-28
Description
Adjustable length tether belt on driver's air suspension type seat may not have been adjusted to the correct length during manufacture.
Consequence
Incorrect length belts will not properly restrain driverin an accident or sudden stop and would not comply with fmvss 207 and fmvss 210.
Corrective Action
Properly adjust tether belts to correct length.
Notes
System: seat belts; fmvss 207 and 210.vehicle description: transit buses equipped with national model #88 or 188driver seat.
DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 1990-06-27
Description
Retrofit light sockets for rear stop, turn, tail and backup light assemblies would cause the buses to be in non-compliance with fmvss 108.
Consequence
These buses would not meet the photometric requirementsof fmvss 108, and may not have the desired effect for motorists following thesebuses and could cause a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Install new light sockets and new rear light housings on buses.
Notes
System: lighting; fmvss 108.vehicle description: transit buses.
DEFECT #4 - 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 #5 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1989-10-19
Description
Floor anchorage insert bolts for securing wheelchair are subject to break.
Consequence
A broken or damaged bolt may not adequately restrain awheelchair and person during hard bus maneuver or during a crash.
Corrective Action
Floor anchorage mounting insert design will be changed.
Notes
System: wheelchair floor anchorage insert bolts.vehicle description: transit buses equipped withq'straint wheelchairsecurement system.
DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 1989-01-04
Description
The adjustable length tether belt installed between the drivers seat belt attachment on seat frame and anchorage attachment point failed to meet requirements of fmvss 207.
Consequence
Tether belt length failed to meet requirements of fmvss207. This could result in the unlatching of the seat adjustment mechanism.
Corrective Action
The tether belt will be adjusted to the proper length on affected vehicles.
Notes
System: seat/belt.vehicle description: metro transit buses.