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Recall campaign89V070000

Recall 89V070000: 1968–1989 Crown School BUS

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Report received
May 8, 1989
Manufacturer
Crown coach corporation
Potentially affected
700vehicles
Model years
1968–1989

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The neutral by pass switch which allows the neutral start safety switch to be overridden violates the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102.

Possible consequence

Should the neutral start switch be overridden and thebus engine started while in gear, it is possible for the bus to moveunexpectedly. This could result in a vehicle accident.

Remedy

On vehicles with automatic transmission, the switch is to be disconnected.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.