NHTSA Recall 83V080000
Filed by UNITED BUS CORPORATION. Component: Seats. Reported 1983-08-04. An estimated 148 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SEAT FRAMES DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".
What the manufacturer will do
THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT FRAME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE IMPACT FROM AN ACCIDENT COULD FORCE THE SEAT BACKFRAME FORWARD, CAUSING POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OF THOSE SEATS.
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