ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ATHEY PRODUCTS CORP. in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 5, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ATHEY/ISRINGHAUSEN/SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER'S POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

NHTSA ID: 96V178011

Component:

# of Units Affected: 70

Consequence Summary:

IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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