STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE FORCE NECESSARY TO OPEN THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR EXCEEDS 40 POUNDS.
Consequence
THE REAR EMERGENCY DOOR FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 217.
Remedy
REPAIR EMERGENCY DOOR TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 217.
610 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
SEATS
Defect Description
THE FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE DO NOT MEET DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY FAIL.
Consequence
FASTENER FAILURE WOULD SUBJECT SEAT OCCUPANTS TOINCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE FASTENERS AS NECESSARY.
499 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL WIRE INSTALLED ON THE BRAKE SWITCH AT THE PEDAL INTERFERES WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; THIS INHIBITS FUNCTION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.
Consequence
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WOULD NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy
REMOVE AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL WIRE FROM BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH AND INSTALL IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
750 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION