NHTSA recall 96V178005
Seats
Novabus Bus
Reported Jan 9, 1997398 vehicles affectedNOVA BUS INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1996 – Jun 25, 1996
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Isringhausen IS conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.