2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #01V097009

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2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #01V097009

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

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Vehicle 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 8/7/2000 - 8/18/2000 Recalled on 7/3/2001 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 9/21/2001 # Affected 129 Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION. Consequences SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Corrective action AM-SAFE NOTIFIED THOMAS BUILT'S CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 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 1-336-889-4871. Notes 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 SEATS 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS