SPARTAN BUS 1990: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : BUS | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1990-10-01 - 1990-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V058000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-10-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-04-15 | Date Added to Database: 1991-04-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1393 | ||
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Summary:
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209. |
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Consequence:
SHORT SAFETY BELTS WOULD DISCOURAGE DRIVER FROM USINGTHEM. SEAT OCCUPANT NOT USING SAFETY BELT WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION INCASE OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES; BODY TYPE B, C, AND D. |
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