| Make : THOMAS | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910301 - 19910501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V114000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19911111 | Date Received by ODI: 19910701 | Date Added to Database: 19910716 |
| 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: 22 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE SPECIAL FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR TRACKS ARE OF SUBSTANDARD QUALITY AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, SEAT OCCUPANTSWOULD BE PLACED AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY FROM SEATS BREAKING FREE OF THEFLOOR; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW 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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