Recall
United School Bus — 83V080000
NHTSA ID
83V080000
Make
United
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1983-08-04
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
148
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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".
Remedy
THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.