NHTSA Recall 94V209000
Filed by NEOPLAN USA CORPORATION. Component: Equipment. Reported 1994-10-31. An estimated 297 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE RIM SIZE, GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING ON THESE TRANSIT BUSES ARE INCORRECT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OVERLOADING OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE AND/OR SUSPENSION FAILURE.
What the manufacturer will do
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE ISSUED AND INSTALLED ON AFFECTED BUSES. A WARNING LABEL WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO APPLICABLE BUSES.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE INDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND PLATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40' AND 60' TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL AND WARNING LABEL PLEASE CONTACT NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.