Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 83V096000

Structure: frame and members

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1983-09-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 83V096000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Vehicles affected
200
Reported to NHTSA
1983-09-22
Owners notified
1983-11-01

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.

Manufacturer remedy

CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES (C MODEL).SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFICIENCY IN ENERGY ABSORPTION CAPABILITY WOULDINCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
WARD C1981

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.