NHTSA-Equipment2001-01-29
VANNER, INC. — VANNER/BATTERY EQUALIZER
VANNER, INC.
Hazard
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
VANNER IS INSTRUCTING BUS COMPANIES TO NOTIFY OWNERS TO ARRANGE FOR THE EQUALIZER TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. SEE RECALL NUMBER 01V033 FOR THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS INVOLVED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VANNER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT AT 1-800-227-6937.
Affected count
14000
Products
VANNER/BATTERY EQUALIZER
Official notice
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