AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL 1996: SEATS
| Make : AMTRAN | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1996-04-01 - 1998-04-10 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V229000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-12-07 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-09-17 | Date Added to Database: 1998-09-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4300 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SUDDEN DROP OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE BRACKET, OR IF THE BRACKET IS DEFORMED AND/OR BROKEN, THE ENTIRE SEAT BASE WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 7, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES 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 1-336-841-5991.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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