1996 THOMAS MVP RECALL - #97V192000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 THOMAS MVP |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/22/1995 - 9/3/1997 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/1997 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/8/1999 |
| # Affected |
2,391 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 1999.A PRELIMINARY OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS MAILED JUNE 12, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. 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 SEATS
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 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
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