NHTSA Recall 17V456000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V456000; Date: Jul. 18, 2017
Overloading of the transit bus may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Winnebago Transit Bus28sh; 2015 Winnebago Transit Bus28wc
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Winnebago Industries, Inc
Affected Units:: 6
Recall Summary:
Winnebago industries, inc (winnebago) is recalling certain 2015 bus28wc and bus28sh transit buses. Based on the seating capacity of the vehicle as equipped, if fully loaded, the vehicles may exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and/or the gross axle weight rating (gawr) limitations indicated on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification. "
How to Fix:
Winnebago will notify owners, and dealers will reduce the seating capacity of the bus, free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2017. Owners may contact winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-3535.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 13, 2017
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