NHTSA Recall 83V043000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V043000; Date: Apr. 2, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Mid Bus Superior
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Mid Bus Incorporated
Affected Units:: 61
Recall 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".
How to Fix:
The dealer will strengthen existing frames or install new seat frames at no charge.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 27, 1983
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