Seats

NHTSA recall 97V192000 · announced November 1, 1997 · filed by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · 2,391 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 1999.A PRELIMINARY OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS MAILED JUNE 12, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 Thomas Conventional
• 1996 Thomas Conventional
• 1997 Thomas Conventional
• 1995 Thomas Mvp
• 1996 Thomas Mvp
• 1997 Thomas Mvp
• 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner
• 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner
• 1997 Thomas Saf-t-liner
• 1995 Thomas Vista
• 1996 Thomas Vista
• 1997 Thomas Vista

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.