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NHTSARecalled Sep 22, 1983 · #83V096000

STRUCTURE:CRASH BARRIERS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:CRASH BARRIERS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
MONTGOMERY WARD & CO.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY.

View the official CPSC notice