| Make : UNITED | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19770401 - 19810601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V080000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19830729 | Date Received by ODI: 19830804 | Date Added to Database: 19830909 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UNITED BUS CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UNITED BUS CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 148 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SEAT FRAMES DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES. |
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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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