1981 GMC TRANSIT COACHES RECALL - #81V142000
RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE MECHANISM WHICH LOCKS THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT PLATFORM OUTER BARRIER IN THE "UP" POSITION DURING PLATFORM LIFT AND LOWER MODES MAY MALFUNCTION. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE OUTER BARRIER COLLAPSING.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 GMC TRANSIT COACHES |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1981 - 10/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
12/1/1981 |
| Influenced by |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/23/1981 |
| # Affected |
485 |
| Recalled for |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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| Description |
THE MECHANISM WHICH LOCKS THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT PLATFORM OUTER BARRIER IN THE "UP" POSITION DURING PLATFORM LIFT AND LOWER MODES MAY MALFUNCTION. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE OUTER BARRIER COLLAPSING. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
TWO COMPONENTS OF THE BARRIER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED: 1) HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, 2) SLIDE PLATE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE DONE AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFT.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; WHEELCHAIR LIFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OUTER BARRIER FAILURE CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TOTHE WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT DURING ENTRY OR EXIT FROM THE BUS.NOTE: UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED, BUS OPERATORS ARE ADVISED TO PERSONALLYASSIST WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANTS IN ENTERING OR EXITING THE BUS. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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