Collins Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #97V195000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V195000 by Collins Bus Corporation. Includes 8 affected units, COLLINS BUS/OVERWEIGHT CONDITION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 96" wide school buses built on chevrolet chassis (g van cutaway model 3500). these buses were built on 10,000 lb. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) chassis but should have been built on 12,000 lb. Gvwr chassis. the buses have more designated seat spaces than the gvwr is prepared to support.

Corrective Action

Chevrolet dealers, in conjunction with collins bus, will replace the rear leaf springs on these buses.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V195000

Manufacturer: Collins Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 1997-11-04T00:00:00

Subject: Collins bus/overweight condition

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: 96" wide school buses built on chevrolet chassis (g van cutaway model 3500). these buses were built on 10,000 lb. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) chassis but should have been built on 12,000 lb. Gvwr chassis. the buses have more designated seat spaces than the gvwr is prepared to support.

Consequence Summary: Operation of these buses as delivered will cause an overweight condition.

Corrective Action: Chevrolet dealers, in conjunction with collins bus, will replace the rear leaf springs on these buses.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8uyy~chmi.8dbn

NHTSA ID: 97V195000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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