Recall
Fmc Transit Buses — 80V099000
NHTSA ID
80V099000
Make
Fmc
Model
Transit Buses
Years Affected
1974
Recall Date
1980-07-25
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Units Affected
33
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE COMPONENTS IN QUESTION ARE THE FOUR CHAIN ATTACHING POINTS ON THE ELEVATOR PLATFORM TO THE COACH FRAME. THE FUNCTION OF THESE CHAINS IS TO RAISE AND LOWER THE ELEVATOR VIA A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. COMPONENTS COULD EXPERIENCE PREMATURE FATIGUE FAILURE, IF NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND MAINTAINED.
Remedy
A NEW ATTACHING SYSTEM WITH HIGHER STRENGTH MATERIALS WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.