1996 THOMAS VISTA RECALL - #00V362000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING'S SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING THE GAS SPRING SHOCK TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER OF THE SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. THIS BRACKET IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 THOMAS VISTA |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1996 - 9/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/6/2000 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/9/2001 |
| # Affected |
6,500 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING'S SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING THE GAS SPRING SHOCK TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER OF THE SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. THIS BRACKET IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BRACKET IS NOT REPLACED AFTER DEFORMING, AND IS ALLOWED TO BREAK, ITS BREAKING WILL 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 REPLACE THE SEAT BASE AND ADD REINFORCEMENT TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 9, 2001.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 ATALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 THOMAS VISTA Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 THOMAS VISTA Recall for SEATS
1996 THOMAS VISTA Recall for SEATS
1996 THOMAS VISTA Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR
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