Structure: frame and membersRecall 94V-225 · 1990–1991 Transi-Corp FC720
TRANSI-CORP. recall 94V-225 covers 51 1990–1991 Transi-Corp FC720 for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on November 16, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V225000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CRACKING OF THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL OCCURS ABOVE THE FRONT AXLE'S FRONT AND REAR SPRING HANGERS.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE FRACTURE OF THE FRAME RAIL, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
THE FRAME RAIL WILL BE REWELDED AND NEW HARDWARE INSTALLED ON THESE BUS FRAMES.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; FRAME AND MEMBERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WITH A 27,000 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT TRANSI-CORP AT 1-316-662-9000. 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, 1990 to July 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.