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1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - Campaign #96V178008

Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 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.

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Vehicle	1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
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 SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

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