NHTSA Recall 99V175000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V175000; 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; 1999 Thomas Conventional
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 744
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with air suspension driver seat. Tether belts used to anchor the seat belt assembly to the floor were not installed on buses equipped with an air ride driver seat. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the tether belt assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 31, 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: Mar 31, 2000
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