OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83V043000
Seats
Reported Apr 2, 1983 · MID BUS INCORPORATED
Summary
THE SEAT FRAMES USED WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE TUBING MAY WEAKEN AND BEND IN AN ACCIDENT, IF IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. SEATS FAILED TO MEET THE IMPACT ENERGY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL STRENGTHEN EXISTING FRAMES OR INSTALL NEW SEAT FRAMES AT NO CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT FRAMES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEAT FRAMES, IF CONTACTED FROM THE REAR DURING ANACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, COULD BEND FORWARD MORE EASILY THAN THEY SHOULD ANDCOULD INCREASE POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY. THE FAILURE CAN OCCUR ONLY UNDERSEVERE CONDITIONS.
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