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Issue: On certain vehicles, the fire sensor located in the engine compartment could fail. If this happens, the automatic fire suppression system (AFSS) could activate and shut down the engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could…

Issue: On a small number of buses, certain foldable passenger seats with integrated seat belts may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat frame could break in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat frame that breaks in a crash could create an…

Issue: On a small number of buses, the bolts that attach the foldable seat cushions to the seat frames could loosen and detach. If this happens, a seat cushion could separate from the seat frame. Safety Risk: A seat cushion that separates from…

Issue: On a small number of buses, the emergency exit window latches may be difficult to open. Safety Risk: An emergency exit window that doesn't open easily could increase the risk of injury in an emergency situation. Corrective Actions:…

Issue: On a small number of vehicles, when the hazard lights are switched on with the ignition switch in the "OFF" position, the signal lamps may not flash at the same time. Safety Risk: Hazard lights that don't flash properly could create…

Issue: On a small number of buses, the engine stop button located in the engine compartment may not work. As a result, the engine may not stop when a mechanic pushes the engine stop button while performing repair work. Safety Risk: An engine…

Issue: On a small number of buses, the wrong seat belt may have been installed on the driver's seat. Instead of a 3-point seat belt, a 2-point seat belt (lap belt only) was installed. This type of seat belt may not properly protect the driver in a…

Issue: On certain vehicles, if the front bearing on the alternator fails, the alternator belts could continue to turn the alternator. This could cause the alternator bearing to overheat. Safety Risk: An overheated alternator bearing could create…

Issue: On a small number of buses, the right-side rearview mirror may not be positioned correctly. As a result, the driver may not have a clear view of right side of the vehicle and the adjacent lane. Safety Risk: A mirror that is not positioned…

On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may fail. Loss of windshield wiping capability, should it occur during a rainy/snowy day, may compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage…

On certain vehicles, the fuel support assembly may have been incorrectly welded during the manufacturing process. Should certain welds fail, portions of the support structure could contact the ground or separate from the vehicle. Sections of the fuel…

Issue: On a small number of buses, the front ceiling panel could become loose and fall inside the bus. This could cause a possible distraction for the driver. Safety Risk: A ceiling panel that falls could distract the driver and increase the risk…

Issue: On certain buses, the driveshaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened. As a result, the driveshaft could detach. This could cause a loss of power to the drive wheels and disable the bus. It could also cause the driveshaft to detach…

Issue: Under certain high-altitude and heavy load conditions, the engine could overheat. This could cause the engine to lose power or fail. Safety Risk: A loss of engine power or an engine failure could increase the risk of a crash. If the bus is…

On certain vehicles equipped with 10,000 lbs trailer hitch receivers, the hitch may have been installed with locknuts containing a nylon insert. These are unsuitable for this application and may loosen over time. If the locknuts were to become loose, the…