Collins Recall 98V061000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 98V061000 · announced March 19, 1998 · filed by Collins Bus Corporation · 225 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

OWNERS COULD OVERLOAD THE AXLES IF FOLLOWING THE RATINGS AS LISTED.

What to do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A DECAL TO BE PLACED ON THE CURRENT CERTIFICATION PLATE SHOWING THE CORRECT WEIGHT LIMITS FOR THE AXLES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Collins Grand Bantam
• 1998 Collins Grand Bantam

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.