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NHTSARecalled Dec 18, 1985 · #85V165000

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

AN INDUCTIVE VOLTAGE SPIKE MAY AFFECT THE REAR DOOR TIME DELAY RELAY IN A MANNER WHICH CAUSES THE MAGNETIC BRAKE VALVE TO ENERGIZE. WHEN THIS VALVE IS ENERGIZED THE BUS BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE BUS WILL BRAKE UNEXPECTEDLY WITHOUT ANY ACTION FROM THE OPERATOR AND MAY CAUSE INJURIES TO ITS OCCUPANTS OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL A NEW REAR DOOR TIME DELAY RELAY TO PREVENT BRAKES FROM BEING ACTIVATED AT THE WRONG TIME.

View the official CPSC notice