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Recall 1985011

Not Entered · Welles · published 14 Jan 1985

50Vehicles affected in Canada
1Models
1977–1983Model years
BusNot Entered

The issue

LIFEGUARD BUSES WITH WHEELCHAIR POWER LIFTS. THE WIRES FEEDING THE WHEELCHAIR POWER LIFTS INSTALLED IN THE RIGHT FRONTSIDE OF THESE BUSES MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED, GROMMETTED AND SECURED. THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE PROTECTIVE COATING ON THE WIRING TO WEAR AWAY CAUSING SHORT CIRCUITING, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK.

Description (français)

Le circuit des câbles d'alimentation des plate-formes électriques installées sur le côté avant droit de ces autobus peut etre mal tracé, dépourvu de passe-fil et de brides de fixation. Cela peut entraîner une usure de la gaine protectrice des câbles qui peut provoquer des courts-circuits. Un incendie est alors possible à cause de la proximité du réservoir d'essence.

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · official text, unchanged

Vehicles covered

Make and modelModel years
Welles LIFEGUARD1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983