NHTSA Recall 02V220000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V220000; Date: Aug. 6, 2002
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Thomas Minotour; 2000 Thomas Minotour; 2001 Thomas Minotour; 2002 Thomas Minotour
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
Certain school and transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. " the seat belt anchorages will only hold 4,400 lbs. In lieu of the required 5000 lb.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add a fastener to the track mounted seat. Owner notification began April 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 21, 2003
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