Vehicle recall 78V265000 · December 19, 1978
1976-1977 Coach and Equipment Fortibus
Some of the involved vehicles were built with rear suspension components that could be overloaded with the maximum number of passengers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some of the involved vehicles were built with rear suspension components that could be overloaded with the maximum number of passengers.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear springs, wheels, and tires.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses, compact.system: suspension.consequences of defect: this could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V265000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 1978
- Filed by
- COACH & EQUIP SALES CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 27, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 35
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coach and Equipment Fortibus (1976-1977): 1977, 1976
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