Recall 89V070000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Defect in 1968-1989 CROWN SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 700 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 89V070000 |
| Manufacturer | CROWN COACH CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 700 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1968 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1969 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1970 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1971 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1972 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1973 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1974 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1975 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1976 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1977 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1978 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1979 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1980 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1981 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1982 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1983 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1984 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1985 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1986 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1987 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1988 CROWN SCHOOL BUS, 1989 CROWN SCHOOL BUS
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Defect Description
THE NEUTRAL BY PASS SWITCH WHICH ALLOWS THE NEUTRAL START SAFETY SWITCH TO BE OVERRIDDEN VIOLATES THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102.
Safety 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.
Remedy
ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THE SWITCH IS TO BE DISCONNECTED.
Related Recalls for CROWN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89V113000 | 1989 CROWN SCHOOL BUS | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 206 | |
| 78V129000 | 1978 CROWN CROWN | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 900 | |
| 72V054000 | 1969 CROWN CROWN | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 94 | |
| 88E012005 | 1987 CROWN BUS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 120 |