| Make : MID BUS | Model : SUPERIOR | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 19820901 - 19821201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V043000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830627 | Date Received by ODI: 19830402 | Date Added to Database: 19830509 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MID BUS INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MID BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 61 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SEAT FRAMES USED WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE TUBING MAY WEAKEN AND BEND IN AN ACCIDENT, IF IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. SEATS FAILED TO MEET THE IMPACT ENERGY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL STRENGTHEN EXISTING FRAMES OR INSTALL NEW SEAT FRAMES AT NO CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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