3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1990-02-28
Description
Safety belt anchorages did not meet load requirements of fmvss 222.
Consequence
Buses would not comply with fmvss 222; passengers in the affected rear areas of the school bus might not be sufficiently restrained in the event of a sudden impact or accident, which might result in more extensive injury.
Corrective Action
Add a .25 inch to 1.5 inch strap to two rearmost seats.
Notes
System: seat belt anchor; fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1990-02-28
Description
Rear impact at 30 mph caused steel member of floor structure to puncture top of rear fuel tank, in violation of fmvss 301.
Consequence
Fuel leakage could occur from this puncture, creating a fire hazard in the presence of an ignition source.
Corrective Action
Cut center floor support tube off at forward end to prevent it from puncturing fuel tank in a rear impact collision.
Notes
System: fuel tank; fmvss 301.vehicle description: school buses.
DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 1989-10-19
Description
Rear door release mechanism does not open both doors simultaneously; also, exit operating instructions are not within 6 inches of rear emergency exit release mechanism.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace rear seat(s); remove latch hook for left rear door to allow for simultaneous opening of both doors; install new decals 6 inches from release mechanism.
Notes
System: rear emergency exit / fmvss 217vehicle description: school buses. Consequence of defect: rear emergency exit does not meet exit requirements of fmvss 217.