TRANSPORTATION MC9 1980: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTATION | MC9 | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-10-18 | 1981-05-26 | 1981-06-02 |
Production Dates: 1980-11-01 - 1981-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 247
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A NUMBER OF BUSES HAVE INCORRECT WIRE INSTALLATION FOR THEIR 12V HEADLAMPS.
THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PARTS AND AN APPROPRIATE LABOR ALLOWANCE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN THE LOW BEAMHEADLAMPS BURNING OUT 'ONE AT A TIME' LEAVING THE BUS WITHOUT ANY LOW BEAMS.HIGH BEAMS WILL STILL OPERATE BUT LOSS OF LOW BEAMS CREATES AN UNSAFE DRIVINGCONDITION.
