MONTGOMERY WARD & CO.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MONTGOMERY WARD & CO. in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 22, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:CRASH BARRIERS

DUE TO INCORRECTLY INSTALLED MOUNTING BRACKETS, THE TWO CRASH BARRIERS, LOCATED ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES AHEAD OF THE FRONT SEATS ON THE INVOLVED BUSES, DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION". THE BARRIERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO ABSORB A FORCE OF 12,000 INCH-LBS. THEY FALL SHORT BY 220 INCH-LBS.

NHTSA ID: 83V096000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 200

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

CRASH BARRIER MOUNTING BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED AND WILL BE REMOUNTED CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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