FLXIBLE FLXETTE 1974: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V051000

Make Model Year
FLXIBLE FLXETTE 1974
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'.