Vehicle recall 81V142000 · November 24, 1981
1981 GMC Transit Coaches
The mechanism which locks the wheelchair lift platform outer barrier in the "up" position during platform lift and lower modes may malfunction.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The mechanism which locks the wheelchair lift platform outer barrier in the "up" position during platform lift and lower modes may malfunction. This can result in the outer barrier collapsing.
- Remedy
- Two components of the barrier assembly will be replaced: 1) hydraulic cylinder, 2) slide plate. This service will be done at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheelchair lift.system: equipment; wheelchair lift.consequences of defect: outer barrier failure can result in personal injury tothe wheelchair occupant during entry or exit from the bus.note: until repairs are completed, bus operators are advised to personallyassist wheelchair occupants in entering or exiting the bus.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 1981
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 23, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 485
- 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.
- GMC Transit Coaches (1981): 1981
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