NHTSA Recall 96V178011
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V178011; Date: May. 5, 1997
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Athey Sweeper
Component: Seats
Manufactured by:
Affected Units:: 70
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver's position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
How to Fix:
Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during may 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact athey at 1-919-556-5171, ext. 218 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 1997
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