Recall
Mid Bus Superior — 83V043000
NHTSA ID
83V043000
Make
Mid Bus
Model
Superior
Years Affected
1983
Recall Date
1983-04-02
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
61
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SEAT FRAMES USED WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE TUBING MAY WEAKEN AND BEND IN AN ACCIDENT, IF IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. SEATS FAILED TO MEET THE IMPACT ENERGY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL STRENGTHEN EXISTING FRAMES OR INSTALL NEW SEAT FRAMES AT NO CHARGE.