OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V068000
Seats
Reported Mar 8, 1979 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Summary
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION", IN REGARD TO BARRIER FORCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE. THE BARRIER PERFORMANCE FORWARD EXCEEDED THE FORCE LEVEL OF 2400 POUNDS.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEFECT FREE BARRIERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR OWNER INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR WILL BE PAID AT THE USUAL RATE FOR WARRANTY WORK.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AFFECTED BARRIERS PRESENT AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONALINJURY TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
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