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.