NHTSA Campaign 17V550000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by Metro Worldwide, LLC · Reported Sep 1, 2017 · 18 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Metro Worldwide LLC (Metro Worldwide) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metro Link 28WC and 28SH transit buses. In certain configurations, if the bus is fully loaded, the vehicle may exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

Being overloaded can cause a loss of vehicle control, premature tire wear, or failure of suspension and braking systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Metro Worldwide will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, removing a seat as necessary to get the vehicles within the GVWR and GAWR requirements, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact Metro Worldwide customer service at 1-641-903-7369.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
METRO LINK 28SH 2016 18
METRO LINK 28SH 2017 18
METRO LINK 28WC 2016 18
METRO LINK 28WC 2017 18

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V550000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.