SeatsRecall 81V-152 · 1980 Careys Careys
CAREYS TRUCK SALES & SERV recall 81V-152 covers 17 1980 Careys Careys for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V152000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED BY REMOVING TWO REAR SEATS AND INSTALLING TWO FULL SIZE SEATS IN THEIR PLACE. THIS CREATES A CONFLICT WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "SCHOOL BUS EMERGENCY EXIT EXTENSION". THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF CLEARANCE IS NOT PROVIDED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES.
The fix
THE LARGER SEATS WILL BE REMOVED AND THE ORGINAL SEATS REINSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEATING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS MAY HAVEDIFFICULTY REACHING THE REAR EMERGENCY EXIT. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULDRESULT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.