Recall 96V067000
Structure › Body › Bumpers — Startrans Bus · reported 19 Apr 1996 · 324 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE REAR BUMPER BRACKET WELDS CAN CRACK.
The risk
THIS CRACKING COULD CAUSE A BUMPER TO DETACH FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
NEW BRACKETS MADE OUT OF 10 GAUGE MATERIAL WITH GUSSETS WILL BE USED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE: BUMPER ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROMEO RIM BUMPERS (BLACK RUBBER BUMPERS). NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE NEW BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT SUPREME AT 1-800-642-4889, EXT. 303. 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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