NHTSA Campaign 89V192000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Issued by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. · Reported Nov 6, 1989 · 561 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM MAY NOT WITHSTAND REARWARD FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.

Consequence

BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 207; SEATBACKCOULD FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANT.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM ASSEMBLY THAT COMPLIES WITH STANDARD.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS BUS 1989 561
THOMAS SCHOOL BUS 1989 561

Source: NHTSA Campaign 89V192000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.