Other: labelsRecall 80V-159 · 1979–1981 Brougham Brougham
BROUGHAM INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 80V-159 covers 220 1979–1981 Brougham Brougham for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE THE EMERGENCY EXITS LABELED "EXIT" INSTEAD OF "EMERGENCY EXIT" AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT RELEASE MECHANISMS ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE REQUIRED OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ALSO, THE TIRE DIAMETER, LOAD RANGE AND RIM WIDTH ARE NOT SHOWN ON THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD CERTIFICATION LABEL. AS A RESULT, THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE", AND NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".
The fix
THE DEALER WILL SUPPLY AND AFFIX THE CORRECT LABELS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY REQUIRING RAPID EVACUATIONOF THE VEHICLE, LACK OF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND IMPROPER DESIGNATION OF THEEMERGENCY EXIT COULD CAUSE CONFUSION AND INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1979 to October 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.