The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15E033000·Announced 2015-05-04

Vapor Bus Recalls ETO Controller Assemblies Due to Software Defect

Vapor Bus is recalling ETO Controller Assemblies because a software defect may cause rear passenger doors to open without warning while the bus is moving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential passenger injury without confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Vapor Bus International is recalling certain ETO Controller Assemblies, part number 51220550, manufactured between March 7, 2013, and April 12, 2015. These assemblies control the door operator motor and brake on buses.

A software defect in these assemblies can cause the rear passenger doors to open without warning when the bus accelerates from a stopped position. If the rear bus door opens while the vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.

Vapor Bus has notified the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected units. Dealers will update the ETO Controller Assembly software free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Vapor Bus customer service at 1-847-777-6450 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE recall
Manufacturer
Vapor Bus International
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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