| Make : THOMAS | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19950701 - 19990104 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V175000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000331 | Date Received by ODI: 19990702 | Date Added to Database: 19990714 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 744 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TETHER BELT ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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