NHTSA Recall 91V174000
Filed by CHANCE COACH, INC.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1991-10-07. An estimated 187 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
WIRING OF THE TELL-TALE MODULE, LOCATED IN THE REAR GATE UNLOCK-UNLATCH MECHANISM, CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO BE APPLIED AND THE REAR GATE TO UNLATCH WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PUSH-TO-TEST LIGHT IS PRESSED.
Risk
WHEN THE REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED UNEXPECTEDLY WITH THEVEHICLE IN MOTION, STANDING PASSENGERS IN THE BUS ARE EXPOSED TO INCREASE RISKOF INJURY BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN STOP.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL THE REDESIGNED TELL-TALE MODULE.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACH MODIFIED TO RESEMBLE A SAN ANTONIO, TEXASTURN OF THE CENTURY STREETCAR.
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