Recall 80V122000
Seats — Thomas · reported 23 Sep 1980 · 57 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RELEASED WITHOUT THE SEATS BEING PROPERLY FASTENED TO THE FLOOR AND SEAT RAIL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".
The fix
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED BY MAIN PLANT PERSONNEL AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE BUS STOP SUDDENLY OR BECOME INVOLVED IN ACOLLISION, SEATS MAY BE TORN LOOSE, RESULTING IN PASSENGER INJURY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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