No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 7 times.
Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS WERE NOT WELDED ON THE TAG AXLE.
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL WELD THE BRACKETS ON THE TAB AXLE.
Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT COACHES. THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER A PERIOD OF TIME CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT, REMOVE AND RE-INSTALL THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY CABLES.
Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES WITH DRIVE AXLE EQUIPPED WITH DRUM BRAKES ONLY. THE DESIGN OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CROSS-MEMBER REINFORCEMENT CAN CRACK UNDER CERTAIN APPLICATIONS.
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE THE STEERING CAPABILITY MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO DO ACCURATE TURNS.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO OTHER REINFORCEMENTS TO SOLIDIFY THE CROSS-MEMBER ASSEMBLY.
Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BUILT WITHOUT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE UPPER HINGE.
Risk. THE WINDOWS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN OPENED TO AN APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREE ANGLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL STOPPER BLOCKS SO THE WINDOWS CAN NOT BE OPENED TO A 90 DEGREE ANGLE.
Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR SUSPENSION FORWARD RADIUS ROD SUPPORT NEEDS REINFORCEMENT AND THE RADIUS ROD RETAINING BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE.
Risk. IF THE ROD SUPPORTS FRACTURED, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL ADD ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND CHECK THE BOLTS FOR TIGHTNESS, AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THESE BOLTS.
Defect. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk. IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy. ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.
Defect. THE POSITIVE WIRE CONNECTED TO POST #1 ON THE STARTER SOLENOID COULD CONTACT THE GROUND WIRE ON THE SOLENOID (POST #2) AND CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CABLES CHANGING THE CABLE POSITION.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Deaths | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2018 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2015 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2014 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2013 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2012 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2011 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2010 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2009 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2008 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2001 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 2000 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1999 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1996 — this page | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
| 1990 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Routine |
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.
Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Most recent recall on file: Nov 21, 2000. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.