Ward 1981 Structure recall
Recalled September 22, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V096000 · Ward
Remedy
CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY.
Units
200 units
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.
What to do
CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY.
Product
Ward C
Manufacturer(s)
MONTGOMERY WARD & CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →