Vehicle recall 89V199000 · November 13, 1989

1983-1988 BUD Industries BUD B16-16SF

Seat belt anchorages, seat deflection, and knee protection requirements of FMVSS 222 were not met.

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

Summary: Seat belt anchorages, seat deflection, and knee protection requirements of FMVSS 222 were not met. Also, rear emergency door labeling and certification labeling requirements of FMVSS 217 were not met.
Consequence: Buses are in noncompliance with standards; there would beincreased risk of injury in an accdent.
Remedy: Install metal stiffener and seat belt bracket as well as additional foam to seat. Also, install new certification and emergency door operating instruction labels.
Notes: System: seat belt anchorages / emergency door labeling /FMVSS 222 & 217VEHICLE description: school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V199000
Reported to NHTSA: November 13, 1989
Filed by: BUD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 900
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Recall 89V199000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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BUD Industries BUD B16-16SF (1983-1988): 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

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