Make : THOMAS | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19950601 - 19960228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V189000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970401 | Date Received by ODI: 19961001 | Date Added to Database: 19961016 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: OTHER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FITTINGS AND REPLACE THE IMPROPERLY MACHINED TRACK IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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