SeatsRecall 86V-027 · 1983–1985 Transportation Transportation
TRANSPORTATION PROD., INC recall 86V-027 covers 22 1983–1985 Transportation Transportation for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V027000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
BUS SEATS MAY NOT MEET THE FORWARD FORCE/DEFLECTION PERFORMANCE TEST OR THE ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222, SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING CRASH PROTECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP, SEATS WILL BEND FORWARD FASTER THAN THEY SHOULD AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
The fix
REPLACE ALL PASSENGER SEAT FRAMES.
SYSTEM: SEAT FRAMES/FMVSS 222.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1983 to October 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.