| Make : CROWN | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1973 |
| Build Dates : 19680101 - 19890301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V070000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890307 | Date Received by ODI: 19890508 | Date Added to Database: 19890519 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CROWN COACH CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CROWN AUTO TOP MFG. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 700 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE NEUTRAL BY PASS SWITCH WHICH ALLOWS THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH TO BE OVERRIDDEN VIOLATES THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE NEUTRAL START SWITCH BE OVERRIDDEN AND THEBUS ENGINE STARTED WHILE IN GEAR, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE BUS TO MOVEUNEXPECTEDLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE SWITCH IS TO BE DISCONNECTED. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 102 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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