2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #00V380000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH KINEDYNE L SERIES BUTTON TRACK SEATING, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 222, ""SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED TO SECURE THE BUTTON TRACK TO THE BUS FLOOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1999 - 3/14/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/29/2000 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/9/2001 |
| # Affected |
37 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH KINEDYNE L SERIES BUTTON TRACK SEATING, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 222, ""SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED TO SECURE THE BUTTON TRACK TO THE BUS FLOOR. |
| 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 REPLACE THE INCORRECT FASTENERS WITH THE CORRECT ATTACHMENT HARDWARE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 9, 2001.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 |
2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS
2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS
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