INTERNATIONAL BUS 1991: SEATS
Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : BUS | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 1991-02-01 - 1992-12-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V029000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1993-03-17 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-03-03 | Date Added to Database: 1993-03-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 188 | ||
Summary:
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE SEAT ANCHORAGES COULD NOT MAINTAIN LOAD OF 5,000 LBS FOR 10 SECONDS. |
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Consequence:
THE SAFETY BELTS MIGHT NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT SEATOCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A LARGER DIAMETER, WHICH MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
Notes:
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND BUSES.NOTE: ALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED AT THE TIME THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. |