TRANS TECH SCHOOL BUS 1978: SEATS
| Make : TRANS TECH | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1977-04-01 - 1981-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V080000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1983-07-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-08-04 | Date Added to Database: 1983-09-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: UNITED BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 148 | ||
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Summary:
SEAT FRAMES DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT FRAME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE IMPACT FROM AN ACCIDENT COULD FORCE THE SEAT BACKFRAME FORWARD, CAUSING POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OF THOSE SEATS. |
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