Coach And Equipment Recall 06V026000: Equipment
NHTSA recall 06V026000 · announced February 2, 2006 · filed by Coach And Equipment Mfg Corp. · 247 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-SERIES CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIR CONDITIONING, THE MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS CAN BREAK OR FALL OFF.
The risk
IF THE WELD BREAKS OR FALLS OFF, THE VACUUM PUMP COULD SHIFT CAUSING THE MISALIGNMENT AND EVENTUALLY LOSE THE DRIVE BELT WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE LOSS OF THE PRIMARY BRAKING SYSTEM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
CARRIER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CARRIER WILL INSPECT THE WELDS FOR CRACKING AND RE-WELD AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-450-2211.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.