THOMAS SCHOOL BUS 1988: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V196000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SCHOOL BUS | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-06-19 | 1990-11-23 | 1990-11-29 |
Production Dates: 1981-05-01 - 1990-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1083
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
THE REAR FACING SEATS HAD ONLY ONE THIRD OF THE REQUIREDENERGY ABSORPTION; A PASSENGER USING THIS SEAT COULD BE INJURED IN A SUDDEN STOPOR AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL NEW FOLDUP SEATS WITH APPROPRIATE FASTENERS.
SYSTEM: REAR FACING FOLDUP SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH SPECIAL REAR FACING FOLDUP SEATS WITH ASPECIAL CUSHION FOLDING DEVICE-FASTENER.
