Transportation 1983–1985 Seats recall
Recalled February 13, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V027000 · Transportation
Remedy
REPLACE ALL PASSENGER SEAT FRAMES.
Units
22 units
Description
BUS SEATS MAY NOT MEET THE FORWARD FORCE/DEFLECTION PERFORMANCE TEST OR THE ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING CRASH PROTECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, SEATS WILL BEND FORWARD FASTER THAN THEY SHOULD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
What to do
REPLACE ALL PASSENGER SEAT FRAMES.
Product
Transportation TRANSPORTATION
Manufacturer(s)
TRANSPORTATION MFG. CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →