KENWORTH CONVENTIONAL 1991: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| Make : KENWORTH | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1977-01-01 - 2000-10-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V360000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2002-02-08 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-11-03 | Date Added to Database: 2000-11-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11500 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A STORAGE COMPARTMENT OVERHEAD TO THE LEFT OF THE DRIVER FAIL TO MEET FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." |
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Consequence:
CONTACT WITH THIS STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOES NOT MEET THE IMPACT ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD PADDING TO THE SIDES OF THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 8, 2002. 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 1-336-889-4871. |
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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:
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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