Recall 83V096000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 1981-1981 WARD C
RECALL This recall affects up to 200 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 83V096000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 200 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY.
Related Recalls for WARD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V061000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7,738 | |
| 98V301000 | 1989 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 37,656 | |
| 98V200000 | 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8,083 | |
| 97V014000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,480 | |
| 96V046000 | 1990 WARD PATRIOT | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,650 | |
| 96V047000 | 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 34,900 | |
| 93V032002 | 1992 WARD PATRIOT | STRUCTURE:BODY | 46,500 | |
| 91V176000 | 1990 WARD SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 500 | |
| 77V004000 | 1973 WARD WARD | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 269 | |
| 72V154000 | 1971 WARD CUSTOM | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 17 |