NHTSA Recall 78V265000

NHTSA Campaign Id 78V265000; Date: Dec. 19, 1978

Recalled Vehicles:

1976 Coach And Equipment Fortibus;  1977 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

Component: Suspension:rear

Manufactured by: Coach & Equip Sales Corp.

Affected Units:: 35

Recall Summary:

Some of the involved vehicles were built with rear suspension components that could be overloaded with the maximum number of passengers.

How to Fix:

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear springs, wheels, and tires.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: buses, compact. System: suspension. Consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 27, 1979

Also see:

All recalls of Coach And Equipment vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.