Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WARD
Model Of Vehicle
C
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
83V096000
Component Description
Structure:Frame And Members
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Crash Barrier Mounting Brackets Will Be Inspected And Will Be Remounted Correctly, If Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19801201
End Of Manufacture
19820501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
200
Date Owners Notified
19831101
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Montgomery Ward & Co.
Date Report Received
19830922
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222