Recall 86V124000 — SEATS Defect in 1985-1986 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 82 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 86V124000 |
| Manufacturer | SUPERIOR COACH INTL., LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 82 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE FOAM USED IN SEAT BACKS DOES NOT MEET THE KNEE IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SEAT BACK FAILURE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE SEAT BACK FOAM ASSEMBLY AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE SEAT FRAME TUBE REINFORCEMENT.
Related Recalls for SUPERIOR
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96V079000 | 1981 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY | 20,000 | |
| 83V076000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 166 | |
| 81V065000 | 1979 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | SEATS | 1,328 | |
| 80V093000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 336 | |
| 80V004000 | 1977 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 166 | |
| 80V018000 | 1976 SUPERIOR SCHOOL BUS | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 166 | |
| 81V057000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SUPERIOR | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 66 | |
| 79V113000 | 1978 SUPERIOR PACEMAKER | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3,164 | |
| 79V083000 | 1977 SUPERIOR CONTENTIAL | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 2,652 | |
| 79V049000 | 1978 SUPERIOR SUPERIOR | SEATS | 3,695 |