Front: anchorageRecall 90V-017 · 1987–1989 Lewis Reddi
LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC. recall 90V-017 covers 23 1987–1989 Lewis Reddi for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V017000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DID NOT MEET LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
The risk
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222; PASSENGERS IN THE AFFECTED REAR AREAS OF THE SCHOOL BUS MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN IMPACT OR ACCIDENT, WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN MORE EXTENSIVE INJURY.
The fix
ADD A.25 INCH TO 1.5 INCH STRAP TO TWO REARMOST SEATS.
SYSTEM: SEAT BELT ANCHOR; 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 August 1, 1987 to October 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.