1997 Collins School Bus recall: leaf spring assembly
Collins Bus Corporation reported this safety recall on November 4, 1997. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Nov 4, 1997
- owners notified
- Oct 28, 1997
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Collins School Bus 1997 1997
Questions about recall 97V195000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Collins School Bus leaf spring assembly?
Yes. Recall 97V195000, reported on November 4, 1997, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V195000?
Chevrolet dealers, in conjunction with collins bus, will replace the rear leaf springs on these buses.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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