Superior Lima Recall 81V115000: Seats, Front Assembly, Head Restraint
NHTSA recall 81V115000 · announced October 1, 1981 · filed by Sheller-globe Corporation · 60 units affected
The problem
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEAT BACK CUSHIONS MAY NOT BE SOFT ENOUGH AND THE SEAT FRAMES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEATS.
What to do
IMPROPER SEAT SPACING WILL BE CORRECTED AND NEW SEAT PADS WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BACKS AND SEAT FRAMES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE IMPACT FORCE OF THEPASSENGER"S HEAD AGAINST THE SEAT BACK CUSHION WOULD NOT BE SPREAD OVER A WIDEENOUGH AREA. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN SEATS COULD ALSO RESULT IN LEGINJURY AND DIFFICULTY IN EXITING THE VEHICLE IF SEAT FRAMES ARE BENT BACK.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.