NHTSA Recall 95V135000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V135000; Date: Jul. 20, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: the seat occupant would suffer increased risk of injury if the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Thomas Vista
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
The wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. This does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16" bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16" bolts.
Recall Notes:
System: interior; restraint; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no. 209. Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a driver's seat pre-assembled by national seating. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 28, 1995
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