1980 Careys Careys Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V152000
Manufacturer: CAREYS TRUCK SALES & SERV
Date of Owner Notification: November 24th, 1981

Defect Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
THE LARGER SEATS WILL BE REMOVED AND THE ORGINAL SEATS REINSTALLED.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEATING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, PASSENGERS MAY HAVEDIFFICULTY REACHING THE REAR EMERGENCY EXIT. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULDRESULT.