VANNER, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by VANNER, INC. in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

January 29, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VANNER/BATTERY EQUALIZER

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 1998, AND JULY 21,2000. THE EQUALIZERS BUILT IN THIS TIME FRAME COULD POSSIBLE HAVE INADEQUATE CIRCUIT PROTECTION. THIS RECALL SUPERCEEDS VANNER'S PREVIOUS RECALL TO INCREASE THE SCOPE POPULATION. SEE PREVIOUS RECALL 00E-046.

NHTSA ID: 01E001000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 14,000

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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