Equipment: other: labels
- Component
- Equipment: other: labels
- Manufacturer
- NEOPLAN USA CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 297
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1994-10-31
- Owners notified
- 1994-12-12
Defect description
THE RIM SIZE, GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING, AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING ON THESE TRANSIT BUSES ARE INCORRECT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OVERLOADING OF THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE AND/OR SUSPENSION FAILURE.
Manufacturer remedy
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE ISSUED AND INSTALLED ON AFFECTED BUSES. A WARNING LABEL WILL ALSO BE ADDED TO APPLICABLE BUSES.