Vehicle recall 82V129000 · December 16, 1982
1980-1981 National Escort
Certification labels affixed to some of the involved vehicles, contain incorrect information regarding the rear gross axle weight rating.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certification labels affixed to some of the involved vehicles, contain incorrect information regarding the rear gross axle weight rating. The weight rating, as stated, is too low and the tires were not adequately inflated to sustain the correct load.
- Remedy
- Owner will be sent a certification label stating the correct gross axle weight rating. Tires should be inflated to 75 p.s.i. To comply with load requirements.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: buses.system: equipment; certification label.consequences of defect: overloading and consequent rear axle failure couldcause loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V129000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 16, 1982
- Filed by
- NATIONAL MOTOR COACH CO.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 116
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- National Escort (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
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