1996 THOMAS MVP RECALL - #96V178008
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
| Vehicle |
1996 THOMAS MVP |
|
| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1996 - 9/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
1/17/1997 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
38 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
|
|
| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. |
| Consequences |
IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY ISRINGHAUSEN AND WILL BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 1997.NOTE: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 1-910-889-4871 OR ISRINGHAUSEN AT 616-968-5333, EXT. 301. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEATS
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for SEATS
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1996 THOMAS MVP Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
|
|