Careys Recall 81V152000: Seats
NHTSA recall 81V152000 · announced November 3, 1981 · filed by Careys Truck Sales & Serv · 17 units affected
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED BY REMOVING TWO REAR SEATS AND INSTALLING TWO FULL SIZE SEATS IN THEIR PLACE. THIS CREATES A CONFLICT WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "SCHOOL BUS EMERGENCY EXIT EXTENSION". THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF CLEARANCE IS NOT PROVIDED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES.
What to do
THE LARGER SEATS WILL BE REMOVED AND THE ORGINAL SEATS REINSTALLED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEATING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS MAY HAVEDIFFICULTY REACHING THE REAR EMERGENCY EXIT. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULDRESULT.
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.