NHTSA Recall 94V225000
Filed by TRANSI-CORP.. Component: Structure. Reported 1994-11-16. An estimated 51 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CRACKING OF THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL OCCURS ABOVE THE FRONT AXLE'S FRONT AND REAR SPRING HANGERS.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE FRACTURE OF THE FRAME RAIL, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
THE FRAME RAIL WILL BE REWELDED AND NEW HARDWARE INSTALLED ON THESE BUS FRAMES.
Notes
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME AND MEMBERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH A 27,000 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT TRANSI-CORP AT 1-316-662-9000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.