NHTSA Recall 98V061000
Filed by Collins Bus Corporation. Component: Equipment. Reported 1998-03-19. An estimated 225 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL REAR WHEEL SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON FORD E-350 CUTAWAY CHASSIS. THE WRONG FRONT AND REAR AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS ARE LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Risk
OWNERS COULD OVERLOAD THE AXLES IF FOLLOWING THE RATINGS AS LISTED.
What the manufacturer will do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DECAL TO BE PLACED ON THE CURRENT CERTIFICATION PLATE SHOWING THE CORRECT WEIGHT LIMITS FOR THE AXLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 2, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE DECAL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COLLINS BUS AT 1-800-533-1850.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).