1977 THOMAS 2920S RECALL - #79V068000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION", IN REGARD TO BARRIER FORCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE. THE BARRIER PERFORMANCE FORWARD EXCEEDED THE FORCE LEVEL OF 2400 POUNDS.
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| Vehicle |
1977 THOMAS 2920S |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1977 - 6/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
5/15/1979 |
| # Affected |
258 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION", IN REGARD TO BARRIER FORCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE. THE BARRIER PERFORMANCE FORWARD EXCEEDED THE FORCE LEVEL OF 2400 POUNDS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEFECT FREE BARRIERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR OWNER INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR WILL BE PAID AT THE USUAL RATE FOR WARRANTY WORK. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AFFECTED BARRIERS PRESENT AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONALINJURY TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. |
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