Metrotrans Bus (1996) – 96V178004

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Buses Equipped With Isringhausen Seats In The Driver Position. Two Welds Located On The Back Rest Adjustment Side Of The Seat Frame Did Not Meet The Manufacturer’S Specifications.

Make Of Vehicle

METROTRANS

Model Of Vehicle

BUS

Year

1996

Recall Campaign Number

96V178004

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

If These Welds Were Not To Specification, Back Rest Loads Could Cause The Welds To Fail. The Back Rest Would Disengage From The Seat Frame Allowing Loss Of Support To The Driver’S Torso And Possibly Causing Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle.

Fix Defect

Isringhausen Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy Campaign For This Recall. Dealers Will Inspect These Seats And Replace The Seat Frame Assembly.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Metrotrans Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

19960101

End Of Manufacture

19960625

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

87

Date Owners Notified

19961113

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Metrotrans Corporation

Date Report Received

19961217

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard