COACHMEN VAN 1978: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| Make : COACHMEN | Model : VAN | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1978-04-01 - 1978-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V113000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-04-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-05-07 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3164 | ||
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Summary:
THE INVOLVED BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SAFETY BARRIERS FAILED TO EXHIBIT THE PROPER IMPACT ABSORBING QUALITIES WHEN TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO 7 GAUGE PLATES MOUNTED AT BOTH LOWER CORNERS ON THE FRONT OF EACH BARRIER. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BARRIERS.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE FRONT SAFETY BARRIERS TO PERFORMADEQUATELY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WOULD INCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGERINJURIES. |
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