Isringhausen Driver Seat Mdel Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E041000
Manufacturer: ISRINGHAUSEN
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1997
Manufactured End Date: August 5th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: December 14th, 1998

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTAIN THE OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPLACEMENT KIT WHICH INCLUDES NEW TETHERS, TETHER PLATES, NUT, BOLTS, AND A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH DETAILED REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS.

Recall 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).