9999 ISRINGHAUSEN DRIVER SEAT MDEL Recall

Campaign:
98E041000 on 12/13/1998
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
06/30/1997 - 08/04/1998
Affected:
273
Defect:
Equipment description: seat models 6800/338 and 6800/348 supplied by isringhausen for use on transit buses. the tether plates, which are attached to the rear of both the upper and lower frames of the suspension unit, contain a sharp edge which can cause premature weat of the nylon tethers.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, these seat belts may not properly restain the occupant increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with a replacement kit which includes new tethers, tether plates, nut, bolts, and a technical bulletin with detailed replacement instructions.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 14, 1998.owners who do not receive the free replacement kit within a reasonable time should contact isringhausen at 1-616-968-5333.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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