Vehicle recall 81V152000 · November 3, 1981

1980 Careys Careys

The involved vehicles were modified by removing two rear seats and installing two full size seats in their place.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Remedy: The larger seats will be removed and the orginal seats reinstalled.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V152000
Reported to NHTSA: November 3, 1981
Filed by: CAREYS TRUCK SALES & SERV
Owner notification: November 24, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 17
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Seats

Recall 81V152000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Careys Careys (1980): 1980

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