2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE
Posted on: 1997-04-17
Description
Vehicle description: buses equipped with 4-stroke cycle engines. Engine compartment fires have occurred at or near the webasto diesel fueled auxiliary heater.
Consequence
Personal injury and property damage can occur due to an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action
Mci is asking coach operators to disable the webasto heater by disconnecting the appropriate fuses.
Notes
Owner notification was completed september 30, 1997.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 mci at 1-701-825-6234.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1995-06-26
Description
The webbed belt retractors used to secure a wheel chair in the bus fail when the plastic retractor cover separates allowing the cover to open. This can allow the internal retractor spring to release out of the retractor.
Consequence
The retractor could fail to hold an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will retrofit the wheel chair securement retractors.
Notes
Vehicle description: 40 passenger buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of over 30,000 lbs.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 mci at 1-204-287-4274. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.