OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

81V064000

Exterior Lighting:headlights

Reported May 26, 1981 · TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.

Summary

A NUMBER OF BUSES HAVE INCORRECT WIRE INSTALLATION FOR THEIR 12V HEADLAMPS.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PARTS AND AN APPROPRIATE LABOR ALLOWANCE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN THE LOW BEAMHEADLAMPS BURNING OUT (ONE AT A TIME) LEAVING THE BUS WITHOUT ANY LOW BEAMS.HIGH BEAMS WILL STILL OPERATE BUT LOSS OF LOW BEAMS CREATES AN UNSAFE DRIVINGCONDITION.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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