Recall 94V209000
Equipment › Other › Labels — Neoplan · reported 31 Oct 1994 · 297 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OVERLOADING OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE AND/OR SUSPENSION FAILURE.
The fix
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE ISSUED AND INSTALLED ON AFFECTED BUSES. A WARNING LABEL WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO APPLICABLE BUSES.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; VEHICLE INDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND PLATE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40' AND 60' TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL AND WARNING LABEL PLEASE CONTACT NEOPLAN AT 1-719-336-3256. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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