OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V113000
Unknown Or Other
Reported May 7, 1979 · SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION
Summary
THE INVOLVED BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SAFETY BARRIERS FAILED TO EXHIBIT THE PROPER IMPACT ABSORBING QUALITIES WHEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO 7 GAUGE PLATES MOUNTED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS ON THE FRONT OF EACH BARRIER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BARRIERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SAFETY BARRIERS TO PERFORMADEQUATELY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD INCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGERINJURIES.
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