Other: labelsRecall 94V-078 · 1992–1994 Startrans Bus Senator
SUPREME CORP. recall 94V-078 covers 678 1992–1994 Startrans Bus Senator for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON THESE BUSES HAVE INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES FOR BOTH FRONT AND REAR TIRES. THESE BUSES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 10, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
The risk
INCORRECT INFLATION OF TIRES CAUSES EXCESSIVE UNEVEN TIRE WEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT: CERTIFICATION LABEL; FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME, PLEASE CONTACT SUPREME AT 1-800-642-4889. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 January 1, 1992 to December 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.