NHTSA Recall 97V192000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V192000; Date: Nov. 1, 1997
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Thomas Conventional; 1996 Thomas Conventional; 1997 Thomas Conventional; 1995 Thomas MVP; 1996 Thomas MVP; 1997 Thomas MVP; 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1997 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1995 Thomas Vista; 1996 Thomas Vista; 1997 Thomas Vista
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,391
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses. The flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. If an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 8, 1999. A preliminary owner notification letter was mailed June 12, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free repair parts and detailed repair procedure within a reasonable 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: Mar 8, 1999
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