VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #81V115000
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEAT BACK CUSHIONS MAY NOT BE SOFT ENOUGH AND THE SEAT FRAMES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEATS.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 60 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V115000
| Manufacturer: | SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 01, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V115000 |
| Units affected: | 60 |
- Description:
- VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEAT BACK CUSHIONS MAY NOT BE SOFT ENOUGH AND THE SEAT FRAMES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEATS.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- IMPROPER SEAT SPACING WILL BE CORRECTED AND NEW SEAT PADS WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNERS.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BACKS AND SEAT FRAMES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE IMPACT FORCE OF THEPASSENGER"S HEAD AGAINST THE SEAT BACK CUSHION WOULD NOT BE SPREAD OVER A WIDEENOUGH AREA. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN SEATS COULD ALSO RESULT IN LEGINJURY AND DIFFICULTY IN EXITING THE VEHICLE IF SEAT FRAMES ARE BENT BACK.