NHTSA Recall 90V175000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V175000; Date: Oct. 4, 1990
Distraction of driver could result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Thomas School Bus; 1990 Thomas Transit Bus
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 300
Recall Summary:
The combination of type 2 elr seat belt and suspension type driver's seat causes safety belt cinching which becomes severe enough to distract or hinder driver from normal operation of bus.
How to Fix:
Install seat belt that incorporates some anti-cinching features and a new set of tether straps for suspension seat.
Recall Notes:
System: safety belts. Vehicle description: transit buses and school buses with suspension type driversseat and type 2 elr safety belt.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 12, 1991
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