NOVABUS RTS 1997: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V321001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NOVABUS | RTS | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-11-05 | 2001-10-09 | 2001-10-11 |
Manufacturers Involved: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 02-001
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS USED IN PASSENGER DOORWAYS ON TRANSIT AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY BUSES SUPPLIED BY VAPOR CORPORATION. DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL.
THE DOOR SEPARATES AND FALLS OFF, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
VAPOR CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR BUSES INSPECTED AND WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL FASTENERS TO ATTACH THE SKINS TO THE FRAME ELEMENTS. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VAPOR CORPORATION AT 847-967-8300 OR NOVABUS AT 1-505-347-7349.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
