NHTSA Recall 96V189000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V189000; Date: Oct. 1, 1996
In the event of a collision, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Thomas Conventional; 1996 Thomas Conventional
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
The fittings used to secure the school bus seats or wheel chair tie-downs to the track used in the track seating system do not seat properly resulting in noncompliance with fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the fittings and replace the improperly machined track if necessary.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 1, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonaable 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 1997
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