1991 THOMAS BUS RECALL - #93V029000
RECALL FOR SEATS
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE SEAT ANCHORAGES COULD NOT MAINTAIN LOAD OF 5,000 LBS FOR 10 SECONDS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1991 THOMAS BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1991 - 12/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/1993 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/17/1993 |
| # Affected |
188 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE SEAT ANCHORAGES COULD NOT MAINTAIN LOAD OF 5,000 LBS FOR 10 SECONDS. |
| Consequences |
THE SAFETY BELTS MIGHT NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT SEATOCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A LARGER DIAMETER, WHICH MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND BUSES.NOTE: ALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED AT THE TIME THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. |
| See also |
1991 THOMAS BUS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1991 THOMAS BUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1991 THOMAS BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1991 THOMAS BUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
1991 THOMAS BUS Recall for SEATS
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