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1997 Collins School Bus problems

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Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assemblyReported November 4, 1997 · 8 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Operation of these buses as delivered will cause an overweight condition.
Remedy
Chevrolet dealers, in conjunction with collins bus, will replace the rear leaf springs on these buses.

Recall number 97V195000 · Recall details

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