NHTSA Recall 97V130000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V130000; Date: Aug. 18, 1997
The tire rubbing can cause a premature tire failure increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Collins Bantam
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Collins Bus Corporation
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Note:owner notification began August 11, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact collins bus at 1-316-662-9000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 11, 1997
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