NHTSA Recall 99V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V173000; Date: Jul. 2, 1999
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Thomas Conventional; 1996 Thomas Conventional; 1997 Thomas Conventional; 1998 Thomas Conventional
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,175
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses. Restraining barriers and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. Nuts used to secure the plate the floor may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non-standard location. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the barriers and plates, install any nuts that are missing, and mount the reinforcement plate correctly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 5, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-336-881-7219. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 5, 2000
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