MACK C 1981: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Make : MACK | Model : C | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 1980-12-01 - 1982-05-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V096000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1983-11-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-09-22 | Date Added to Database: 1983-10-31 |
Manufacturers Involved: MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 200 | ||
Summary:
DUE TO INCORRECTLY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKETS, THE TWO CRASH BARRIERS, LOCATED ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES AHEAD OF THE FRONT SEATS ON THE INVOLVED BUSES, DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE BARRIERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO ABSORB A FORCE OF 12,000 INCH-LBS. THEY FALL SHORT BY 220 INCH-LBS. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES 'C MODEL'.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFICIENCY IN ENERGY ABSORPTION CAPABILITY WOULDINCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. |