Vapor Bus Recalls Teeter Lever Assemblies for Transit Bus Exit Doors
Vapor Bus International is recalling teeter lever assemblies installed on transit bus rear side exit doors due to insufficient engagement that could cause the door to operate improperly.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latch mechanism) where failure could result in significant injury to passengers falling through the door, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Vapor Bus International is recalling certain teeter lever assemblies, part numbers 50530211-02 and 50530211-04, that were sold and installed on various transit buses as part of the rear side exit door. These parts were also sold as replacement parts.
The recall is due to insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate. This defect may cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. If the assembly fails, a passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through and sustain injuries.
Vapor Bus is working with manufacturers to identify and notify owners of buses equipped with the defective parts. Vapor will repair affected buses free of charge and replace parts for owners who purchased them as aftermarket units. The safety recall began on April 28, 2011. Owners may contact Vapor Bus at 1-847-777-6450 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH recall
- Manufacturer
- VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 1,094
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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