Recall 93V195000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Defect in 1993-1993 WAYNE CHAPERONE
RECALL This recall affects up to 40 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 93V195000 |
| Manufacturer | WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES |
| Vehicles Affected | 40 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE THREE-POINT LATCHES USED ON THE EMERGENCY DOORS HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY ASSEMBLED USING STANDARD NUTS RATHER THAN LOCKING NUTS. THE STANDARD NUTS COULD BACK OFF DUE TO VIBRATION, CAUSING THE RODS WHICH UNLOCK THE EMERGENCY DOORS TO FALL OFF.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, AND AN EMERGENCY ARISES, THE EMERGENCYDOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS.
Remedy
THE STANDARD NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LOCKING NUTS.
Related Recalls for WAYNE
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96V133000 | 1995 WAYNE LIFESTAR | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 235 | |
| 96E007000 | 1996 WAYNE SCHOOL BUS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4,361 | |
| 94V241000 | 1994 WAYNE CHAPERONE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 317 | |
| 94V150000 | 1994 WAYNE LIFESTAR | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 18 | |
| 94V112000 | 1993 WAYNE LIFESTAR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 13 | |
| 94V046000 | 1994 WAYNE CHAPERONE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 122 | |
| 91V085000 | 1990 WAYNE SCHOOL BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2,804 | |
| 90V189000 | 1988 WAYNE BUS | SEATS | 97 | |
| 90V041000 | 1988 WAYNE MIDTOWNER | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 958 | |
| 84V030000 | 1983 WAYNE CHAPERONE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 14 |