NHTSA recall campaign
94V209000
ManufacturerNEOPLAN USA CORP.Reported1994-10-31Affected297 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE RIM SIZE, GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING ON THESE TRANSIT BUSES ARE INCORRECT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OVERLOADING OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE AND/OR SUSPENSION FAILURE.
Manufacturer remedy
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE ISSUED AND INSTALLED ON AFFECTED BUSES. A WARNING LABEL WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO APPLICABLE BUSES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →