INTERNATIONAL BUS 1977: SEATS

Make : INTERNATIONAL Model : BUS Year : 1977
Build Dates : 1977-06-01 - 1977-06-01
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V068000
Date Owner's Notified: 1979-05-15 Date Received by ODI: 1979-03-08 Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 258
Summary:
      VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION", IN REGARD TO BARRIER FORCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE. THE BARRIER PERFORMANCE FORWARD EXCEEDED THE FORCE LEVEL OF 2400 POUNDS.
Consequence:
     
Remedy:
      DEFECT FREE BARRIERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR OWNER INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR WILL BE PAID AT THE USUAL RATE FOR WARRANTY WORK.
Report Initiator: OVSC V Report
Regulation Part Number: 571 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
Notes:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AFFECTED BARRIERS PRESENT AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONALINJURY TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.