Front: anchorageRecall 83V-010 · 1977–1982 Transportation Sturdivan

TRANSPORTATION PROD., INC recall 83V-010 covers 1,236 1977–1982 Transportation Sturdivan for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,2361 model

ReportedFeb 3, 1983Owners notified Dec 6, 1982

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V010000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE SEAT BELT ANCHORS DO NOT MEET THE 6.5 INCH SPACING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEMS; SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGEMAY NOT HOLD, DUE TO THE SPACING. IF, DURING A COLLISION, THE SEAT BELTDETACHES, THERE IS INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR OCCUPANT INJURY.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Transportation Sturdivan1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Built from April 1, 1979 to July 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.