Vehicle recall 86V124000 · September 2, 1986
1985-1986 Superior School Bus
The foam used in seat backs does not meet the knee impact test requirements of FMVSS 222.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The foam used in seat backs does not meet the knee impact test requirements of FMVSS 222. Consequence of defect: seat back failure could result in injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Replace seat back foam assembly and, if necessary, correct the seat frame tube reinforcement.
- Notes
- System: seat backs/FMVSS 222. Vehicle description: school buses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V124000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 2, 1986
- Filed by
- SUPERIOR COACH INTL., LTD
- Owner notification
- September 2, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 82
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Superior School Bus (1985-1986): 1986, 1985
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