Ward Recall 83V096000: Structure, Frame And Members
NHTSA recall 83V096000 · announced September 22, 1983 · filed by American Transportation Corp. · 200 units affected
The problem
DUE TO INCORRECTLY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKETS, THE TWO CRASH BARRIERS, LOCATED ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES AHEAD OF THE FRONT SEATS ON THE INVOLVED BUSES, DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE BARRIERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO ABSORB A FORCE OF 12,000 INCH-LBS. THEY FALL SHORT BY 220 INCH-LBS.
What to do
CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES (C MODEL).SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFICIENCY IN ENERGY ABSORPTION CAPABILITY WOULDINCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
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.