Collins 1993 Structure recall
Recalled August 18, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V130000 · Collins
Hazard
THE TIRE RUBBING CAN CAUSE A PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE WHEELWELL TO PREVENT THE TIRE FROM RUBBING. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED SO THE BUS OWNERS CAN REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES.
Units
14 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON A 9,500 LB. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATIO GMT-600 CHEVY CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH AN EXTERIOR WIDTH OF 80 INCHES. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEELWELL AND THE REAR TIRE ALLOWING THE INSIDE OF THE REAR TIRE TO RUB ON THE STEEL WHEELWELL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE WHEELWELL TO PREVENT THE TIRE FROM RUBBING. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROVIDED SO THE BUS OWNERS CAN REPAIR THEIR VEHICLES.
Product
Collins BANTAM
Manufacturer(s)
Collins Bus Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →