Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #97V130000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V130000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 14 affected units, COLLINS BUS/WHEELWELL-TIRE CLEARANCE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses built on a 9,500 lb. Gross vehicle weight ratio gmt-600 chevy cutaway chassis with an exterior width of 80 inches. there is not enough clearance between the wheelwell and the rear tire allowing the inside of the rear tire to rub on the steel wheelwell.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the wheelwell to prevent the tire from rubbing. if an owner prefers, detailed instructions will be provided so the bus owners can repair their vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V130000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 1997-08-18T00:00:00

Subject: Collins bus/wheelwell-tire clearance

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 14

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built on a 9,500 lb. Gross vehicle weight ratio gmt-600 chevy cutaway chassis with an exterior width of 80 inches. there is not enough clearance between the wheelwell and the rear tire allowing the inside of the rear tire to rub on the steel wheelwell.

Consequence Summary: The tire rubbing can cause a premature tire failure increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the wheelwell to prevent the tire from rubbing. if an owner prefers, detailed instructions will be provided so the bus owners can repair their vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-crk8-7b9k_8w3e

NHTSA ID: 97V130000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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