Novabus/bus door panel
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels used in passenger doorways on transit and light and medium duty buses supplied by vapor corporation. due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Safety Consequence
The door separates and falls off, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Vapor corporation will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or novabus at 1-505-347-7349.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Nova Bus Incorporated or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 01V321001
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01V321001?
NHTSA recall 01V321001 was issued by Nova Bus Incorporated on October 9, 2001. It addresses: Novabus/bus door panel. The recall affects approximately 43 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nova Bus Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V321001 or the manufacturer campaign number 02-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.