| Make : FMC | Model : TRANSIT BUSES | Year : 1974 |
| Build Dates : 19740101 - 19761201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V099000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800715 | Date Received by ODI: 19800725 | Date Added to Database: 19800814 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FMC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FMC CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 33 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE COMPONENTS IN QUESTION ARE THE FOUR CHAIN ATTACHING POINTS ON THE ELEVATOR PLATFORM TO THE COACH FRAME. THE FUNCTION OF THESE CHAINS IS TO RAISE AND LOWER THE ELEVATOR VIA A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. COMPONENTS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE FATIGUE FAILURE, IF NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND MAINTAINED. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A NEW ATTACHING SYSTEM WITH HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIALS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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