THOMAS BUILT MINOTOUR 1999: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| Make : THOMAS BUILT | Model : MINOTOUR | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1999-03-03 - 2002-06-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 02V220000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-04-21 | Date Received by ODI: 2002-08-06 | Date Added to Database: 2002-08-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 29 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WILL ONLY HOLD 4,400 LBS. IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED 5000 LB. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A FASTENER TO THE TRACK MOUNTED SEAT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 21, 2003. 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 336-889-4871. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
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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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