Campaign 81V-064

Number of buses have incorrect wire installation for their 12v headlamps

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Defect summary

A NUMBER OF BUSES HAVE INCORRECT WIRE INSTALLATION FOR THEIR 12V HEADLAMPS.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PARTS AND AN APPROPRIATE LABOR ALLOWANCE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INTERCITY BUSES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN THE LOW BEAMHEADLAMPS BURNING OUT (ONE AT A TIME) LEAVING THE BUS WITHOUT ANY LOW BEAMS.HIGH BEAMS WILL STILL OPERATE BUT LOSS OF LOW BEAMS CREATES AN UNSAFE DRIVINGCONDITION.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 81V064000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about lighting on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 81V-064
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
TransportationMC91980 to 19810
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.