2000 THOMAS MVP EF RECALL - #01V097009
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 THOMAS MVP EF |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/7/2000 - 8/18/2000 |
| Recalled on |
7/3/2001 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/21/2001 |
| # Affected |
129 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION. |
| Consequences |
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED. |
| Corrective action |
AM-SAFE NOTIFIED THOMAS BUILT'S CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 2000. 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 1-336-889-4871. |
| 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 |
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEATS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for WHEELS, LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2000 THOMAS MVP EF Recall for SEAT BELTS
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