Door panels/teeter lever assembly
Defect Summary
Vapor bus is recalling certain teeter lever assemblies, part numbers 50530211-02 and 50530211-04, sold and installed on various transit buses and sold as replacement parts as part of the rear side exit door. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. a passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Corrective Action
Vapor is working with the manufacturers to identify and notify the owners of buses equipped with the defective teeter lever base and vapor will repair the affected buses free of charge. vapor will notify owners who purchased the affected units as aftermarket and will replace the parts free of charge. the safety recall began on april 28, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Vapor Bus International or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 11E010000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11E010000?
NHTSA recall 11E010000 was issued by Vapor Bus International on March 14, 2011. It addresses: Door panels/teeter lever assembly. The recall affects approximately 1,094 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Vapor Bus International dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11E010000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.