Safety Recall NHTSA · 98E041000 Reported December 2, 1998

Isringhausen seats/fmvss 207, 210

Isringhausen · N/A · 273 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98E041000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
273
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 2, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: seat models 6800/338 and 6800/348 supplied by isringhausen for use on transit buses. the tether plates, which are attached to the rear of both the upper and lower frames of the suspension unit, contain a sharp edge which can cause premature weat of the nylon tethers.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, these seat belts may not properly restain the occupant increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a replacement kit which includes new tethers, tether plates, nut, bolts, and a technical bulletin with detailed replacement instructions.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Isringhausen dealer and reference recall ID 98E041000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98E041000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98E041000?

NHTSA recall 98E041000 was issued by Isringhausen on December 2, 1998. It addresses: Isringhausen seats/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 273 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Isringhausen dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98E041000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.