THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 1996: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V175000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-03-31 | 1999-07-02 | 1999-07-14 |
Production Dates: 1995-07-01 - 1999-01-04
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 744
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEAT. TETHER BELTS USED TO ANCHOR THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR WERE NOT INSTALLED ON BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TETHER BELT ASSEMBLY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2000.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 1-336-881-7219.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
