Defect Description For Recall
The Seat Frames Used Were Not Manufactured According To Specifications. The Tubing May Weaken And Bend In An Accident, If Impacted From The Rear. Seats Failed To Meet The Impact Energy Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon”.
Make Of Vehicle
MID BUS
Model Of Vehicle
SUPERIOR
Year
1983
Recall Campaign Number
83V043000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Strengthen Existing Frames Or Install New Seat Frames At No Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mid Bus Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19820901
End Of Manufacture
19821201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
61
Date Owners Notified
19830627
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Mid Bus Corporation
Date Report Received
19830402
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222