FMC TRANSIT BUSES 1974: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V099000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FMC | TRANSIT BUSES | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-07-15 | 1980-07-25 | 1980-08-14 |
Production Dates: 1974-01-01 - 1976-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: FMC CORPORATION
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE COMPONENTS IN QUESTION ARE THE FOUR CHAIN ATTACHING POINTS ON THE ELEVATOR PLATFORM TO THE COACH FRAME. THE FUNCTION OF THESE CHAINS IS TO RAISE AND LOWER THE ELEVATOR VIA A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. COMPONENTS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE FATIGUE FAILURE, IF NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND MAINTAINED.
A NEW ATTACHING SYSTEM WITH HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIALS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES; TRANSIT.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUCH A FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE PLATFORM TO SAG SEVERELYAT THE FRONT OR REAR SECTION. IT COULD FALL TO THE GROUND, CAUSING SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: OPERATION OF WHEEL CHAIR LIFTS SHOULD BE SUSPENDED IMMEIATELY UNTILREPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.
