1981 NATIONAL ESCORT Recalls (2)

Campaign:

81V077000 on 07/01/1981

Component:

Equipment:other:labels

Manufactured:

04/30/1980 - 04/30/1981

Affected:

90

Defect:

Chassis on the involved buses were labeled incorrectly with a gvwr of 10,000 pounds that does not meet the requirements of federal regulation part 567.4(g). this states that the gvwr should not be less than the sum of the unloaded vehicle weight, rated cargo load and 150 pounds times the vehicle seating capacity. the certification label also incorrectly indicates that the vehicle is of multipurpose type.

Correction:

Certification labels indicating type of vehicle as a bus with gvwr of 11,000 pounds will be affixed in place of the old ones. decals will also be affixed in the proper locations to provide exit instructions, and the center rear window will be replaced with a new exit window.

Notes:

Vehicle description: buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: since the gvwr was under-rated on the certificationlabels, these buses do not meet certain requirements specified for safeoperation of vehicles of a heavier weight classification.

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Campaign:

82V129000 on 12/20/1982

Component:

Equipment:other:labels

Manufactured:

04/30/1980 - 05/31/1981

Affected:

116

Defect:

Certification labels affixed to some of the involved vehicles, contain incorrect information regarding the rear gross axle weight rating. the weight rating, as stated, is too low and the tires were not adequately inflated to sustain the correct load.

Correction:

Owner will be sent a certification label stating the correct gross axle weight rating. tires should be inflated to 75 p.s.i. to comply with load requirements.

Notes:

Vehicle description: buses.system: equipment; certification label.consequences of defect: overloading and consequent rear axle failure couldcause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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