Recalls for 1976 Coach And Equipment Fortibus

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Some of the involved vehicles were built with rear suspension components that could be overloaded with the maximum number of passengers.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear springs, wheels, and tires.

Notes
Vehicle description: buses, compact.system: suspension.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  217, bus window retention and release.  The rear door glass may have been installed with a rubber gasket which may provide marginal retention.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Owner will be sent four special metal brackets to be installed on each of the rear door glass windows.  Owner will be reimbursed for labor charges.

Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; window attachments.consequences of defect: in the event of an occupant impacting the window, itcould separate from its retainer before window breakage, resulting in partialejection of passenger and serious injury.