THOMAS SCHOOL BUS 1999: SEATS
Make : THOMAS | Model : SCHOOL BUS | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 1998-06-30 - 2001-01-31 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V235000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2003-09-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-07-05 | Date Added to Database: 2001-07-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: U.S. BUS CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
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Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 474 | ||
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES UTILIZING 39" SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATS. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." |
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Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS. A WALL MOUNT SUPPLEMENTAL BRACKET WILL BE ADDED TO THE WALL SIDE OF 39" SEATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE MODIFICATION KIT SHOULD CONTACT US BUS AT 1-845-357-2510. |
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Report Initiator: OVSC | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
Notes:
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |