Liberty Bus Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #04V050000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V050000 by Liberty Bus Incorporated. Includes 11 affected units, LIBERTY BUS/FMVSS 222/SEATS AND PADDING, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

2003 liberty spirit (freedom) school buses manufactured from june 2002 and december 2002. the washer that is used between the seat leg mounting foot and mounting bolt was is not wide enough or of the proper grade. in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the floor. also, there is insufficient pillar padding which could result in head injuries in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419-227-6554.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V050000

Manufacturer: Liberty Bus Incorporated

Report Received Date: 2004-01-23T00:00:00

Subject: Liberty bus/fmvss 222/seats and padding

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 222/01/LIB

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 2003 liberty spirit (freedom) school buses manufactured from june 2002 and december 2002. the washer that is used between the seat leg mounting foot and mounting bolt was is not wide enough or of the proper grade. in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the floor. also, there is insufficient pillar padding which could result in head injuries in the event of a crash.

Consequence Summary: These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action: Liberty bus will notify its customers repair the seats with 3 additional washers free of charge. owner notification began april 2, 2004. 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 liberty bus at 419-227-6554.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-c42a-srph_txrm

NHTSA ID: 04V050000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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