| Make : CAREYS | Model : CAREYS | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V152000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19811124 | Date Received by ODI: 19811103 | Date Added to Database: 19820108 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CAREYS TRUCK SALES & SERV | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CAREYS TRUCK SALES & SERV | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 17 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE MODIFIED BY REMOVING TWO REAR SEATS AND INSTALLING TWO FULL SIZE SEATS IN THEIR PLACE. THIS CREATES A CONFLICT WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "SCHOOL BUS EMERGENCY EXIT EXTENSION". THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF CLEARANCE IS NOT PROVIDED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE LARGER SEATS WILL BE REMOVED AND THE ORGINAL SEATS REINSTALLED. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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