Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V308002 Reported February 1, 1999

Mci/isringhausen seats/fmvss 207, 210

Q: What is recall 98V308002?

NHTSA recall 98V308002 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on February 1, 1999. It addresses: Mci/isringhausen seats/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Motor Coach Industries, Inc · N/A · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V308002

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Motor Coach Industries, Inc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 1, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: 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. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating systems," and no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

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

Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification for this recall. 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

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 98V308002 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 98V308002

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

What is recall 98V308002?

NHTSA recall 98V308002 was issued by Motor Coach Industries, Inc on February 1, 1999. It addresses: Mci/isringhausen seats/fmvss 207, 210. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Motor Coach Industries, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V308002 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.