Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. The Tether Plates, Which Are Attached To The Rear Of Both The Upper And Lower Frames Of The Suspension Unit, Contain A Sharp Edge Which Can Cause Premature Weat Of The Nylon Tethers. This Does Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 207, “Seating Systems,” And No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
Make Of Vehicle
MCI
Model Of Vehicle
D SERIES
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V308002
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, These Seat Belts May Not Properly Restain The Occupant Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Isringhausen Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification For This Recall. Owners Will Be Provided With A Replacement Kit Which Includes New Tethers, Tether Plates, Nut, Bolts, And A Technical Bulletin With Detailed Replacement InstruCTIons.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Motor Coach Ind., Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980701
End Of Manufacture
19981231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Motor Coach Industries
Date Report Received
19990201
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
207