THOMAS BUS 1991: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V126000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | BUS | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-12-18 | 1992-09-08 | 1992-09-29 |
Production Dates: 1991-12-01 - 1992-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1526
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207
INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME.
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DOES NOT MEET THE STRENGTHREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEM". SHOULD THE SEAT BACK FAIL WHILETHE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE BUS.
REMOVE INCORRECT SCREWS ATTACHING THE PLYWOOD BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME AND INSTALL PROPER SCREWS.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR: DRIVER'S SEAT BACK; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.
