| Make : GLAVAL | Model : UNIVERSAL | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030828 - 20031030 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V439000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031121 | Date Received by ODI: 20031104 | Date Added to Database: 20031105 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GLAVAL BUS DIVISION | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 129 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE ENTRANCE DOOR PIVOT PIN ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE DOOR TO COME LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN DOORS FALLING OFF THE BUS, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY TO PEDESTRIANS CLOSE TO THE BUS, DAMAGE TO ADJACENT VEHICLES, OR RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPLACEMENT PIVOT PINS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GLOBAL AT 1-800-445-2824. |
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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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