TMC 102A3 1988: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V104000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TMC | 102A3 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-07-15 | 1991-06-14 | 1991-06-21 |
Production Dates: 1988-07-01 - 1990-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Motor Coach Industries
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 67
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DRIVER SEATS HAVE SAFETY BELT TETHER STRAPS WHICH ARE IMPROPERLY ANCHORED TO THE STEEL SEAT BASE AND NOT TO THE FLOOR AS RECOMMENDED.
DUE TO IMPROPER ANCHORING LOCATION, THE SPACER WHICHHOLDS THE SAFETY BELT AWAY FROM THE SEAT BASE IS RESTRICTED BY THE TETHER STRAPSTRAP WHEN THE SEAT MOVES, CAUSING INCREASED SLACK IN THE BELT THAT WOULD NOTPROPERLY RESTRAIN DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP.
MOVE THE ANCHOR POINT FOR SAFETY BELT TETHER STRAP, REVISE THE MODESTY PANEL TO ADD CLEARANCE, AND REPLACE THE ICP BARS.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT TETHER:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES WITH ISRINGHAUSEN DRIVER SEATS.
