| Make : THOMAS | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19880801 - 19900301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V025000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901024 | Date Received by ODI: 19900209 | Date Added to Database: 19900222 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 48 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
UPPER ANCHORAGE OF TYPE 2 SAFETY BELT INSTALLED AT THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210. |
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Consequence:
BELTS MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE AND OBSTRUCT VISION TO THE LEFT; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL REINFORCING CHANNEL ASSURING THAT BELTS ARE WITHIN SPECIFIED RANGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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