Recall
Superior Contential — 79V083000
NHTSA ID
79V083000
Make
Superior
Model
Contential
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1979-04-04
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Units Affected
2,652
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE "CLAMSHELL" SEAT CONSTRUCTION FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE SEATS ARE NOT SOFT ENOUGH TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SURFACE CONTACT.
Remedy
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL WILL BE ADDED TO THE HEAD AREA OF THE SEATS TO INCREASE THE DEGREE OF SURFACE CONTACT.