FORD SCHOOL BUS 1976: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : FORD | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1976 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V223000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1980-01-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-10-01 | Date Added to Database: 1979-12-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VAN-CON, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2400 | ||
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Summary:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES". THE KNURL BAR IN THE BUCKLE DOES NOT ADEQUATELY HOLD THE WEBBING IN PLACE UNDER LOAD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
SEAT BELTS WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, A V-SHAPED METAL INSERT OF 16 GAUGE STEEL WILL BE FITTED OVER THE BUCKLE WEBBING GUIDE AND WELDED TO THE INSIDE BUCKLE FRAME. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANTDURING A CRASH SITUATION BUT ALLOW HIM TO TRAVEL FORWARDS AND POSSIBLY SUSTAINSERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. |
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