VAPOR VAPOR ETO CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
VAPOR ETO CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY
Brand
VAPOR
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Vapor Bus International is recalling certain VAPOR ETO CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY equipment due to electrical system:software issues. If the rear bus door opens expectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Vapor Bus International (Vapor Bus) is recalling certain Electric Transit Operator (ETO) Controller Assemblies, part number 51220550, manufactured March 7, 2013, to December 21, 2015. These assemblies, which control a bus door operator motor and brake, may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the rear bus door opens expectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Vapor Bus will notify owners, and dealers will update the ETO Controller Assembly software, and replace all of the roller brackets, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2016. Owners may contact Vapor Bus customer service at 1-847-777-6423.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026