Bostrom Routemaster Recalls
All Bostrom Routemaster recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.April 17th, 1996
Recalled Component
SEATS
SEATS
Recall Date
April 17th, 1996
April 17th, 1996
Units Effected
12,500
12,500
NHTSA Campaign Number: 96E009000
Manufacturer: BOSTROM CORPORATION
Date of Owner Notification: July 15th, 1996
Defect Summary:
THE SEAT PEDESTALS ARE FATIGUE CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE WELD WHICH SECURES THE PEDESTAL'S UPPER PLATE TO THE UPPER, TELESCOPING PORTION OF THE ADJUSTABLE COLUMN SUPPORT. Consequence Summary:
THE UPPER MOUNTING PLATE AND SEAT UPPER GRADUALLY BECOMES LOOSE RESULTING IN THE UPPER PLATE DETACHING FROM THE SUPPORTING COLUMN AND THE SEAT UPPER CAN FALL FROM ITS MOUNTING. THIS CAN RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY TO THE DRIVER. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE PEDESTALS WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PEDESTAL BRACKET KIT. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SEAT PEDESTALS USED AS PART OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SEATS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT BOSTROM AT 1-414-542-0222. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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