FLXIBLE FLXETTE 1973: SEATS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FLXIBLE | FLXETTE | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-03-22 | 1976-04-08 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: FLXIBLE CORPORATION
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 343
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
FLXIBLE CAMPAIGN NO 139.CITY AND SUBURBAN BUSES.A DETERMINATION WAS MADEUPON TESTING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS STANDARD 207 THAT THE DRIVER'S SEATMOUNTING WHICH IS REQUIRED TO WITHSTAND 6,000 POUNDS FORCE 'PULL' FAILED TOMEET THESE REQUIREMENTS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, SEPARATION OF SEAT FROM THEPLATFORM MAY OCCUR RESULTING IN POSSIBLE DRIVER INJURY AND LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND MODIFYING WITH SPECIAL REPAIR KIT'.
