United States 83V043000
MID BUS CORPORATION
The problem
THE SEAT FRAMES USED WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE TUBING MAY WEAKEN AND BEND IN AN ACCIDENT, IF IMPACTED FROM THE REAR. SEATS FAILED TO MEET THE IMPACT ENERGY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".
What owners should do
THE DEALER WILL STRENGTHEN EXISTING FRAMES OR INSTALL NEW SEAT FRAMES AT NO CHARGE.
Units 61