Make : THOMAS | Model : BUS | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890101 - 19891001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V192000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900504 | Date Received by ODI: 19891106 | Date Added to Database: 19891128 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 561 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM MAY NOT WITHSTAND REARWARD FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207. |
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Consequence:
BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 207; SEATBACKCOULD FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM ASSEMBLY THAT COMPLIES WITH STANDARD. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
Notes:
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