STARCRAFT BUS MVP 1997: SEATS
| Make : STARCRAFT BUS | Model : MVP | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1995-12-22 - 1997-09-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V192000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-03-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-11-01 | Date Added to Database: 1997-11-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2391 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM. |
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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 MARCH 8, 1999.A PRELIMINARY OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS MAILED JUNE 12, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE WITHIN A REASONABLE 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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