Vapor Bus Recalls Electric Transit Operator Controller Assemblies for Software Defect
Vapor Bus is recalling 4,826 Electric Transit Operator Controller Assemblies due to a software defect that may cause rear bus doors to open unexpectedly while in motion.
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 (unexpected door opening while in motion) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Vapor Bus International is recalling certain Electric Transit Operator (ETO) Controller Assemblies, part number 51220550, manufactured between March 7, 2013, and December 21, 2015. These assemblies control the bus door operator motor and brake. A software defect in these units can cause the rear door guide roller linkage to fail, resulting in the bus's rear door opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion.
If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for passengers. The recall affects 4,826 units.
Vapor Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETO Controller Assembly software and replace all roller brackets free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2016. Owners may contact Vapor Bus customer service at 1-847-777-6423 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 Components
- Affected units
- 4,826
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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