1978 UNITED SCHOOL BUS RECALL - #83V080000
RECALL FOR SEATS
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".
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| Vehicle |
1978 UNITED SCHOOL BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
UNITED BUS CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1977 - 6/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
9/9/1983 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
7/29/1983 |
| # Affected |
148 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
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". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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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