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1999 THOMAS MINOTOUR Recall - Campaign #02V220000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 THOMAS MINOTOUR RECALL - #02V220000

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE

CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WILL ONLY HOLD 4,400 LBS. IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED 5000 LB.

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Vehicle 1999 THOMAS MINOTOUR
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 3/3/1999 - 6/26/2002
Recalled on 8/14/2002
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 4/21/2003
# Affected 29
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Description CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WILL ONLY HOLD 4,400 LBS. IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED 5000 LB.
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL ADD A FASTENER TO THE TRACK MOUNTED SEAT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 21, 2003. 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 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 1999 THOMAS MINOTOUR Recall for SEAT BELTS
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