FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1995: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-06-01 - 1996-02-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V189000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-04-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-10-01 | Date Added to Database: 1996-10-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 18 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONAABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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