UNITED SCHOOL BUS 1978: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V080000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED | SCHOOL BUS | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-07-29 | 1983-08-04 | 1983-09-09 |
Production Dates: 1977-04-01 - 1981-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: UNITED BUS CORPORATION
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 148
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
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".
THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
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.
