Recall 81V-077: 1980–1981 National Escort
NATIONAL COACH CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 25, 1981, covering about 90 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Vehicle description: buses.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: since the gvwr was under-rated on the certificationlabels, these buses do not meet certain requirements specified for safeoperation of vehicles of a heavier weight classification.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NATIONAL COACH CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 81V077000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| National Escort | 1980, 1981 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 81V-077?
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.
How is recall 81V-077 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.