Suspension: rearRecall 78V-265 · 1976–1977 Coach And Equipment Fortibus
COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP. recall 78V-265 covers 35 1976–1977 Coach And Equipment Fortibus for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V265000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS THAT COULD BE OVERLOADED WITH THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PASSENGERS.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR SPRINGS, WHEELS, AND TIRES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, COMPACT.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1976 to February 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- OVERWEIGHT REAR AXLENHTSA