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1996-2000 Thomas CL960, Thomas Conventional and others recall: seats

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 3, 2000. It covers about 6,500 vehicles.

vehicles affected
6,500
reported
Nov 3, 2000
owners notified
Feb 9, 2001

Seats

What is wrong
Vehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93b-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. This bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster.
Risk
If the bracket is not replaced after deforming, and is allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly

Recall number 00V362000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 00V362000

Is there a recall on the 1996-2000 Thomas CL960, Thomas Conventional and others seats?

Yes. Recall 00V362000, reported on November 3, 2000, covers about 6,500 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 00V362000?

Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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