9999 VAPOR TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD Recall

Campaign:: 05E030000 on 04/24/2005
Component:: Structure:body:door
Affected:: 2,900
Defect:: Certain vapor two-piece connecting rods which connect the door actuator and the door panel of the bus door system sold for use on transit buses and sold as aftermarket parts. the two-piece connector can crack and break.
Consequence:: A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, possibly striking persons or objects outside the vehicle.
Correction:: Vapor will notify its customers and replace the two-piece connecting rod with a one-piece connecting rod free of charge. the recall began june 28, 2005. owners may contact vapor at 847-777-6400.
Notes:: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.