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NHTSA Campaign 97V192000

SEATS

Issued by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. · Reported Nov 1, 1997 · 2,391 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND A DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURE. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 1995 2,391
THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 1996 2,391
THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 1997 2,391
THOMAS MVP 1995 2,391
THOMAS MVP 1996 2,391
THOMAS MVP 1997 2,391
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1995 2,391
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1996 2,391
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1997 2,391
THOMAS VISTA 1995 2,391
THOMAS VISTA 1996 2,391
THOMAS VISTA 1997 2,391

Source: NHTSA Campaign 97V192000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.