1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #99V175000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEAT. TETHER BELTS USED TO ANCHOR THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR WERE NOT INSTALLED ON BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
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 - 1/4/1999 |
| Recalled on |
7/14/1999 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/31/2000 |
| # Affected |
744 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEAT. TETHER BELTS USED TO ANCHOR THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR WERE NOT INSTALLED ON BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
| 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 INSTALL THE TETHER BELT ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 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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