1998 THOMAS MVP RECALL - #98V229000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 THOMAS MVP |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1996 - 4/10/1998 |
| Recalled on |
9/25/1998 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/7/1998 |
| # Affected |
4,300 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SUDDEN DROP OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE BRACKET, OR IF THE BRACKET IS DEFORMED AND/OR BROKEN, THE ENTIRE SEAT BASE WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 7, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES 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 1-336-841-5991.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1998 THOMAS MVP Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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