Doors: latchRecall 93V-195 · Wayne vehicles
WAYNE WHEELED VEHICLES recall 93V-195 covers 40 Wayne vehicles for a doors: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V195000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE THREE-POINT LATCHES USED ON THE EMERGENCY DOORS HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY ASSEMBLED USING STANDARD NUTS RATHER THAN LOCKING NUTS. THE STANDARD NUTS COULD BACK OFF DUE TO VIBRATION, CAUSING THE RODS WHICH UNLOCK THE EMERGENCY DOORS TO FALL OFF.
The risk
IF THIS OCCURS, AND AN EMERGENCY ARISES, THE EMERGENCYDOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUS.
The fix
THE STANDARD NUTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH LOCKING NUTS.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; DOOR ASSEMBLY; LATCHES AND LOCKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THEREMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CALL WAYNE SERVICECENTER AT 1-513-644-0041. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETYADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.