Springs: leaf spring assemblyRecall 97V-195 · 1997 Collins School Bus
COLLINS BUS CORPORATION recall 97V-195 covers 8 1997 Collins School Bus for a springs: leaf spring assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V195000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 96" WIDE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS (G VAN CUTAWAY MODEL 3500). THESE BUSES WERE BUILT ON 10,000 LB. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) CHASSIS BUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BUILT ON 12,000 LB. GVWR CHASSIS. THE BUSES HAVE MORE DESIGNATED SEAT SPACES THAN THE GVWR IS PREPARED TO SUPPORT.
The risk
OPERATION OF THESE BUSES AS DELIVERED WILL CAUSE AN OVERWEIGHT CONDITION.
The fix
CHEVROLET DEALERS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH COLLINS BUS, WILL REPLACE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS ON THESE BUSES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 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 1-800-533-1850.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 June 1, 1997 to August 30, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.