Recall 81V077000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Defect in 1980-1981 NATIONAL ESCORT
RECALL This recall affects up to 90 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V077000 |
| Manufacturer | NATIONAL COACH CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 90 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CHASSIS ON THE INVOLVED BUSES WERE LABELED INCORRECTLY WITH A GVWR OF 10,000 POUNDS THAT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL REGULATION PART 567.4(G). THIS STATES THAT THE GVWR SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN THE SUM OF THE UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT, RATED CARGO LOAD AND 150 POUNDS TIMES THE VEHICLE SEATING CAPACITY. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ALSO INCORRECTLY INDICATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS OF MULTIPURPOSE TYPE.
Remedy
CERTIFICATION LABELS INDICATING TYPE OF VEHICLE AS A BUS WITH GVWR OF 11,000 POUNDS WILL BE AFFIXED IN PLACE OF THE OLD ONES. DECALS WILL ALSO BE AFFIXED IN THE PROPER LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE EXIT INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE CENTER REAR WINDOW WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW EXIT WINDOW.
Related Recalls for NATIONAL
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94V009000 | 1993 NATIONAL DOLPHIN | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 212 | |
| 93V120000 | 1993 NATIONAL DOLPHIN 32-D | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 95 | |
| 91V045000 | 1989 NATIONAL ESCORT III | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 64 | |
| 90V022000 | 1990 NATIONAL COMMUTER VAN | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 105 | |
| 89V200000 | 1985 NATIONAL LIMOUSINE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1,042 | |
| 87V001000 | 1986 NATIONAL E350 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 1,237 | |
| 71V057000 | 1968 NATIONAL NATIONAL MOTOR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 9 | |
| 82V129000 | 1980 NATIONAL ESCORT | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 116 |