TRANSI-CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-11-16.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V225000
Structure: frame and members
Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
TRANSI-CORP.
Vehicles affected
51
Reported to NHTSA
1994-11-16
Owners notified
1994-11-18
Defect description
CRACKING OF THE CHASSIS FRAME RAIL OCCURS ABOVE THE FRONT AXLE'S FRONT AND REAR SPRING HANGERS.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE FRACTURE OF THE FRAME RAIL, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
THE FRAME RAIL WILL BE REWELDED AND NEW HARDWARE INSTALLED ON THESE BUS FRAMES.
Notes
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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.