SeatsRecall 83V-080 · 1977–1981 United School Bus

UNITED BUS CORPORATION recall 83V-080 covers 148 1977–1981 United School Bus for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1481 model

ReportedAug 4, 1983Owners notified Jul 29, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

SEAT FRAMES DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".

What to do

The fix

THE SEAT FRAMES WILL BE REPLACED WITH HIGHER QUALITY STEEL SEAT FRAMES ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT FRAME.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE IMPACT FROM AN ACCIDENT COULD FORCE THE SEAT BACKFRAME FORWARD, CAUSING POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OF THOSE SEATS.

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

United School Bus1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Built from April 1, 1977 to June 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.