THOMAS BUS 1989: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V192000

Make Model Year
THOMAS BUS 1989
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1990-05-04 1989-11-06 1989-11-28

Production Dates: 1989-01-01 - 1989-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 561

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM MAY NOT WITHSTAND REARWARD FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.

Consequence

BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 207; SEATBACKCOULD FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANT.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM ASSEMBLY THAT COMPLIES WITH STANDARD.

Notes

SYSTEM: SEAT BACK / FMVSS 207VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.