NHTSA Recall 79V068000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V068000; Date: Mar. 8, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Thomas 2920S; 1977 Thomas 3000S; 1977 Thomas BUS
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 258
Recall Summary:
Vehicles fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection", in regard to barrier force level performance. The barrier performance forward exceeded the force level of 2400 pounds.
How to Fix:
Defect free barriers will be provided for owner installation free of charge. Reimbursement for labor will be paid at the usual rate for warranty work.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: school buses. System: interior; safety barriers. Consequences of defect: affected barriers present an increased risk of personalinjury to passengers in the event of an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 15, 1979
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