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NHTSARecalled Aug 31, 2006 · #06V322000

INCORRECTLY LABELED WEIGHT LABEL/FMVSS 120

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.' AN INCORRECTLY LABELED WEIGHT STICKER WAS ATTACHED. THIS INFORMATION COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN CONSUMERS LOADING THEIR VEHICLES BEYOND THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).

Product details

Product
INCORRECTLY LABELED WEIGHT LABEL/FMVSS 120
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Glaval Bus
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE CAPACITY WILL BE REDUCED ON BOTH VEHICLES AND A NEW WEIGHT RATING LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED. BOTH VEHICLES HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND PARKED UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

View the official CPSC notice