THE INVOLVED SCHOOL BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES", IN THAT THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WERE NOT SPACED 6.5 INCHES APART.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: THE OWNER IS ASKED TO INSPECT HIS/HER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REQUIRED 6.5 INCH CLEARANCE. THOSE THAT DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE CORRECTED AT NO CHARGE. THE OWNER ALSO HAS THE OPTION TO BRING HIS VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE DEALER INSPECT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS. IF THE OWNER WOULD LIKE TO REPOSITION THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES HIMSELF, THE DEALER WILL SEND A RETROFIT KIT CONSISTING OF THE PARTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE CORRECTIONS. THIS WILL BE SENT AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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