1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #96V189000

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1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #96V189000

RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE FITTINGS USED TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS SEATS OR WHEEL CHAIR TIE-DOWNS TO THE TRACK USED IN THE TRACK SEATING SYSTEM DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY RESULTING IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

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Vehicle 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Manufactured between 6/1/1995 - 2/28/1996 Recalled on 10/16/1996 Influenced by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Owners Notified on 4/1/1997 # Affected 18 Recalled for UNKNOWN OR OTHER Description THE FITTINGS USED TO SECURE THE SCHOOL BUS SEATS OR WHEEL CHAIR TIE-DOWNS TO THE TRACK USED IN THE TRACK SEATING SYSTEM DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY RESULTING IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FITTINGS AND REPLACE THE IMPROPERLY MACHINED TRACK IF NECESSARY. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONAABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. See also 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS