THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 1977: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V360000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1977 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-02-08 | 2000-11-03 | 2000-11-06 |
Production Dates: 1977-01-01 - 2000-10-15
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
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."
CONTACT WITH THIS STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOES NOT MEET THE IMPACT ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
