1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #99V173000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. RESTRAINING BARRIERS AND REINFORCEMENT PLATES MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. NUTS USED TO SECURE THE PLATE THE FLOOR MAY BE MISSING OR THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE MAY BE MOUNTED IN A NON-STANDARD LOCATION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1995 - 10/1/1998 |
| Recalled on |
7/14/1999 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/5/2000 |
| # Affected |
2,175 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. RESTRAINING BARRIERS AND REINFORCEMENT PLATES MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. NUTS USED TO SECURE THE PLATE THE FLOOR MAY BE MISSING OR THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE MAY BE MOUNTED IN A NON-STANDARD LOCATION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BARRIERS AND PLATES, INSTALL ANY NUTS THAT ARE MISSING, AND MOUNT THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE CORRECTLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 5, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-881-7219.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS
1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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