Vapor Bus International: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Vapor Bus International in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 21, 2005

(Campaign #: VAP2005-01)

TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD

CERTAIN VAPOR TWO-PIECE CONNECTING RODS WHICH CONNECT THE DOOR ACTUATOR AND THE DOOR PANEL OF THE BUS DOOR SYSTEM SOLD FOR USE ON TRANSIT BUSES AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET PARTS. THE TWO-PIECE CONNECTOR CAN CRACK AND BREAK.

NHTSA ID: 05E030000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 2,900

Consequence Summary:

A BROKEN CONNECTING ROD CAN ALLOW THE DOOR PANEL TO MOVE FREELY IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER, POSSIBLY STRIKING PERSONS OR OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

VAPOR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TWO-PIECE CONNECTING ROD WITH A ONE-PIECE CONNECTING ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR AT 847-777-6400.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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