1987 LEWIS REDDI Recalls (2)

Campaign:
90V017000 on 02/27/1990
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
07/31/1987 - 09/30/1989
Affected:
23
Defect:
Safety belt anchorages did not meet load requirements of fmvss 222.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Add a .25 inch to 1.5 inch strap to two rearmost seats.
Notes:
System: seat belt anchor; fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses.

Campaign:
90V018000 on 02/27/1990
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1987 - 09/30/1988
Affected:
139
Defect:
Rear impact at 30 mph caused steel member of floor structure to puncture top of rear fuel tank, in violation of fmvss 301.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage could occur from this puncture, creating a fire hazard in the presence of an ignition source.
Correction:
Cut center floor support tube off at forward end to prevent it from puncturing fuel tank in a rear impact collision.
Notes:
System: fuel tank; fmvss 301.vehicle description: school buses.

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