ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS WARNING LAMPS. A STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGE CAN OCCUR DURING NORMAL SERVICES
— Recall Campaign #03V042000
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS WARNING LAMPS. A STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGE CAN OCCUR DURING NORMAL SERVICES OR HANDLING. THIS DISCHARGE CAN POTENTIALLY INITIATE A CHEMICAL REACTION OF MATERIALS WITHIN THE LAMP WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LENS TO FRACTURE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03V042000
| Manufacturer: | U.S. BUS CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 10, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03V042000 |
| Units affected: | 3 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS WARNING LAMPS. A STATIC ELECTRICITY DISCHARGE CAN OCCUR DURING NORMAL SERVICES OR HANDLING. THIS DISCHARGE CAN POTENTIALLY INITIATE A CHEMICAL REACTION OF MATERIALS WITHIN THE LAMP WHICH COULD CAUSE THE LENS TO FRACTURE.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE LENS FRACTURES, IT CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT.
- Corrective action:
- U.S. BUS HAS FORWARDED WARNING LAMPS TO CUSTOMERS AS OF FEBRUARY 6, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT U.S. BUS AT 765-939-39084 IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).