TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1981
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP. in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 20, 1981
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:ADJUSTERS:SLACK
SLACK ADJUSTORS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY AND BRAKES WOULD FAIL TO REMAIN PROPERLY ADJUSTED.
NHTSA ID: 81V133000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 530
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE SLACK ADJUSTORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 26, 1981
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:HEAD LIGHTS
A NUMBER OF BUSES HAVE INCORRECT WIRE INSTALLATION FOR THEIR 12V HEADLAMPS.
NHTSA ID: 81V064000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 247
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
THE DEALER WILL PROVIDE OWNERS OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WITH PARTS AND AN APPROPRIATE LABOR ALLOWANCE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 2, 1981
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STRUCTURE:DOOR:EMERGENCY:ROOF
ROOF HATCHES MAY BE PROPPED OPEN TO ALLOW FOR FRESH AIR VENTILLATION. THE PROP MECHANISM WAS DESIGNED TO DISENGAGE WHEN FULL OPENING OF THE HATCH IS REQUIRED TO EXIT. THE RELEASE BUTTON THAT DISENGAGES THE PROP MECHANISM MAY REQUIRE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO RELEASE, WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
NHTSA ID: 81V014000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,083
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
NEWLY DESIGNED PROP MECHANISM WILL BE INSTALLED TO REPLACE EXISTING PROP MECHANISMS. PARTS WILL BE SUPPLIED AT NO CHARGE AND LABOR WILL BE REIMBURSED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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