Transportation Recall 81V064000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights
NHTSA recall 81V064000 · announced May 26, 1981 · filed by Transportation Mfg. Corp. · 247 units affected
The problem
A NUMBER OF BUSES HAVE INCORRECT WIRE INSTALLATION FOR THEIR 12V HEADLAMPS.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PARTS AND AN APPROPRIATE LABOR ALLOWANCE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN THE LOW BEAMHEADLAMPS BURNING OUT (ONE AT A TIME) LEAVING THE BUS WITHOUT ANY LOW BEAMS.HIGH BEAMS WILL STILL OPERATE BUT LOSS OF LOW BEAMS CREATES AN UNSAFE DRIVINGCONDITION.
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.