NHTSA Campaign 99V175000
SEATS
Issued by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. · Reported Jul 2, 1999 · 744 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEAT. TETHER BELTS USED TO ANCHOR THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR WERE NOT INSTALLED ON BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TETHER BELT ASSEMBLY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1995 | 744 |
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1996 | 744 |
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1997 | 744 |
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1998 | 744 |
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1999 | 744 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V175000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.