| Make : THOMAS | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19810501 - 19901001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V196000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910619 | Date Received by ODI: 19901123 | Date Added to Database: 19901129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1083 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222. |
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Consequence:
THE REAR FACING SEATS HAD ONLY ONE THIRD OF THE REQUIREDENERGY ABSORPTION; A PASSENGER USING THIS SEAT COULD BE INJURED IN A SUDDEN STOPOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW FOLDUP SEATS WITH APPROPRIATE FASTENERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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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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