WAYNE LIFESTAR 1994: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V150000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WAYNE | LIFESTAR | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-09-22 | 1994-08-15 | 1994-08-18 |
Manufacturers Involved: WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STUD WELDS ON THE FRAME CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE "P" CLAMPS HOLDING THE AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES TO DISENGAGE FROM THE FRAME. THE AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES CAN COME TO REST ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, DAMAGING THE LINES RESULTING IN A LEAK TO THE SYSTEM, LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE, AND ENGAGEMENT OF THE SPRING BRAKES.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A "P" CLAMP RETAINING THE AIR LINE TO THE FRAME.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME; MEMBERS AND BODY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A WAYNE WHEELED CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT WAYNE CORPORATION AT 1-800-860-9296. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
