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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 THOMAS MINOTOUR |
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| 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 |
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| 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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