Recalls for 1987 Crown Coach School Bus

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY

Posted on: 1994-12-01
Description
Floor deterioration due to water seepage.

Consequence
Floor deterioration can cause the floor to collapse, which could result in injury to passengers or operators.

Corrective Action
The floors of all the recalled buses will be replaced.  In addition, a water flow test will be conducted on all buses to determine leakage sources and magnitude.  On the old style buses, water leaks will be remedied by resealing the drip rail and front cowl; and on new style buses, respacing the rub rail away from the bottom of the watershed, creating a 3/16 inch gap which will allow the water to flow off the bus.

Notes
System: structure; body.vehicle description: school buses sold in california, oregon, and washingtonstates.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 or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact crown coach at 1-714-591-0567.  Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.