United 1977–1981 Seats recall
Recalled August 4, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V080000 · United
Remedy
THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Units
148 units
Description
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".
What to do
THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Product
United SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
UNITED BUS CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →