Lewis 1987–1989 Seat Belts recall
Recalled January 1, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V017000 · Lewis
Hazard
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222; PASSENGERS IN THE AFFECTED REAR AREAS OF THE SCHOOL BUS MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN IMPACT OR ACCIDENT, WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN MORE EXTENSIVE INJURY.
Remedy
ADD A .25 INCH TO 1.5 INCH STRAP TO TWO REARMOST SEATS.
Units
23 units
Description
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DID NOT MEET LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
What to do
ADD A .25 INCH TO 1.5 INCH STRAP TO TWO REARMOST SEATS.
Product
Lewis REDDI
Manufacturer(s)
LEWIS MANUFACTURING, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →