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NHTSA Campaign 79V068000

SEATS

Issued by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. · Reported Mar 8, 1979 · 258 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION", IN REGARD TO BARRIER FORCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE. THE BARRIER PERFORMANCE FORWARD EXCEEDED THE FORCE LEVEL OF 2400 POUNDS.

Remedy

DEFECT FREE BARRIERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR OWNER INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR WILL BE PAID AT THE USUAL RATE FOR WARRANTY WORK.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS 2920S 1977 258
THOMAS 3000S 1977 258
THOMAS BUS 1977 258

Source: NHTSA Campaign 79V068000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.