5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 1980-03-07
Description
The restraining barriers on the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. Due to improper alignment, the barrier mounting bolts may not be secured through the floor tapping strip.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will add lock nuts to the restraining barrier mounting bolts at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: structure; restraining barriers, mounting bolts.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the barrier might notadequately restrain the occupants in the seat immediately to the rear of thebarrier, which would increase the chances of injury.note: the defect may be detected by visual inspection of the curb-side barrierfloor attachment bolts, from the underside of the vehicle.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The brake shoe welds on rear brake assemblies may loosen where the brake shoe web joins the brake shoe table. Complete brake shoe failure could result on the axle side affected.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace defective brake shoe assemblies without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: service brakes; brake shoes.consequences of defect: failure of the brake shoe assembly could lead to lossof vehicle control without prior warning and an accident.note: until replacement of defective assemblies is completed, brake shoeassemblies should be inspected at frequent intervals for evidence of weldcracking or failure. Dealer should be contacted immediately if such evidence isfound.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The brake shoe welds on the rear brake assemblies could loosen where the brake shoe web joins the brake shoe table. This loosening can result in complete brake shoe failure on the axle side affected. Some braking capability should be maintained since the front braking assembly is not affected.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the defective brake shoe assemblies free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: transit buses.system: service brakes; rear brake assemblies.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1981-02-12
Description
Tire pressure and rim size information may have been omitted from the vehicle tire information plate that is mounted in the drivers compartment.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Corrected information plates will be supplied by manufacturer without cost to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses and transit buses.system: labels; information and certification.consequences of defect: lack of proper information may cause over orunder-inflation of tires, which can lead to air loss and, possibly, loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1981-03-18
Description
On certain vehicles, the joints used to attach a rear settee trim panel may not meet the 60 percent joint strength requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strenght.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Additional fasteners will be added at the non-complying joints to ensure compliance with the applicable safety standard. This service will be performed without charge.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: interior; rear seat trim panel.consequences of defect: in the event on an accident, if the joints do not meetthe 60 percent joint strength as specified in the safety standard, thestructure could collapse, causing personal injury to passengers and, in extremecases death.