THOMAS SCHOOL BUS 1990: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V058000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SCHOOL BUS | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-10-01 | 1991-04-15 | 1991-04-16 |
Production Dates: 1990-10-01 - 1990-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1393
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
SHORT SAFETY BELTS WOULD DISCOURAGE DRIVER FROM USINGTHEM. SEAT OCCUPANT NOT USING SAFETY BELT WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION INCASE OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES; BODY TYPE B, C, AND D.
