Vehicle recall 80V099000 · July 25, 1980
1974-1976 FMC Transit Buses
The components in question are the four chain attaching points on the elevator platform to the coach frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The components in question are the four chain attaching points on the elevator platform to the coach frame. The function of these chains is to raise and lower the elevator via a hydraulic cylinder. Components could experience premature fatigue failure, if not properly adjusted and maintained.
- Remedy
- A new attaching system with higher strength materials will be installed without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses; transit.system: equipment; wheel chair lifts.consequences of defect: such a failure would cause the platform to sag severelyat the front or rear section. It could fall to the ground, causing seriouspersonal injury.note: operation of wheel chair lifts should be suspended immeiately untilrepairs are completed.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V099000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 25, 1980
- Filed by
- FMC CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- July 15, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 33
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- FMC Transit Buses (1974-1976): 1976, 1975, 1974
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