WARD C RECALLS - Complete Recall Notice From MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. ARFC

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1981 Ward C - (200 vehicles affected) - Campaign #83V096000

SUMMARY:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

DESCRIPTION:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:

CORRECTIVE ACTION:
CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY.

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.

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WARD C RECALLS - MONTGOMERY WARD & CO.

1981 Ward C - (200 vehicles affected) - Campaign #83V096000