Metro Worldwide, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V550000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V550000 by Metro Worldwide, Llc. Affecting 2016-2017 metro link 28wc and 28sh transit buses Includes 18 affected units, Bus may Exceed GVWR and GAWR when Loaded/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2017 metro link 28wc and 28sh transit buses

Defect Summary

Metro worldwide llc (metro worldwide) is recalling certain 2016-2017 metro link 28wc and 28sh transit buses. in certain configurations, if the bus is fully loaded, the vehicle may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) capacity. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Metro worldwide will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, removing a seat as necessary to get the vehicles within the gvwr and gawr requirements, free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2017. owners may contact metro worldwide customer service at 1-641-903-7369.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V550000
Manufacturer: Metro Worldwide, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-09-01T00:00:00
Subject: Bus may exceed gvwr and gawr when loaded/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Metro worldwide llc (metro worldwide) is recalling certain 2016-2017 metro link 28wc and 28sh transit buses. in certain configurations, if the bus is fully loaded, the vehicle may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight rating (gawr) capacity. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: Being overloaded can cause a loss of vehicle control, premature tire wear, or failure of suspension and braking systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Metro worldwide will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, removing a seat as necessary to get the vehicles within the gvwr and gawr requirements, free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2017. owners may contact metro worldwide customer service at 1-641-903-7369.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 55.56

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NHTSA ID: 17V550000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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