THOMAS SCHOOL BUS 1991: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V114000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SCHOOL BUS | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-11-11 | 1991-07-01 | 1991-07-16 |
Production Dates: 1991-03-01 - 1991-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
SOME OF THE SPECIAL FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR TRACKS ARE OF SUBSTANDARD QUALITY AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR.
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, SEAT OCCUPANTSWOULD BE PLACED AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY FROM SEATS BREAKING FREE OF THEFLOOR; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222.
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW FASTENERS.
SYSTEM: SEATS; FMVSS 222.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH TRACK MOUNTED SEATS.
