NHTSA recall campaign
97V168000
ManufacturerCOLLINS BUS CORPORATIONReported1997-10-02Affected86 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39" SCHOOL BUS SEATS. THE SEATS IN THESE BUSES HAVE FRAME MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT MAY INCUR PERSONAL INJURIES.
Manufacturer remedy
A GUSSET WILL BE ADDED TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME. IN ADDITION, A REINFORCEMENT STRAP WILL BE ADDED TO THE FRONT OF THE SEAT LEG.
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