Structure: frame and membersRecall 83V-096 · 1981 Ward C

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 83V-096 covers 200 1981 Ward C for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2001 model

ReportedSep 22, 1983Owners notified Nov 1, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V096000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

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

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.

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

Ward C1981

Built from December 1, 1980 to May 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.