1995 THOMAS VISTA RECALL - #95V135000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
THE WRONG ATTACHMENT BOLTS WERE USED ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1995 THOMAS VISTA |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1995 - 6/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
7/21/1995 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/28/1995 |
| # Affected |
17 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
THE WRONG ATTACHMENT BOLTS WERE USED ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." |
| Consequences |
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD SUFFER INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IF THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE NONCOMPLYING 5/16" BOLTS FROM THE ANCHORAGES AND REPLACE THEM WITH 7/16" BOLTS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; RESTRAINT; BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENT; FMVSS NO.209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER'S SEAT PRE-ASSEMBLED BY NATIONAL SEATING.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 REASONABLETIME, 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 |
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for SEATS
1995 THOMAS VISTA Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
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