GIRARDIN SCHOOL BUS 1991: SEATS
| Make : GIRARDIN | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1991-03-01 - 1991-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V114000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-11-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-07-01 | Date Added to Database: 1991-07-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22 | ||
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Summary:
SOME OF THE SPECIAL FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR TRACKS ARE OF SUBSTANDARD QUALITY AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, SEAT OCCUPANTSWOULD BE PLACED AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY FROM SEATS BREAKING FREE OF THEFLOOR; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW FASTENERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SEATS; FMVSS 222.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH TRACK MOUNTED SEATS. |
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