Lewis Recall 90V017000: Seat Belts, Front, Anchorage
NHTSA recall 90V017000 · announced January 1, 1990 · filed by Lewis Manufacturing, Inc. · 23 units affected
The problem
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DID NOT MEET LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
The risk
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222; PASSENGERS IN THE AFFECTED REAR AREAS OF THE SCHOOL BUS MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN IMPACT OR ACCIDENT, WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN MORE EXTENSIVE INJURY.
What to do
ADD A .25 INCH TO 1.5 INCH STRAP TO TWO REARMOST SEATS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ANCHOR; FMVSS 222.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.
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.