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2000-2001 Thomas Conventional, Thomas Er Model and others recall: seat belts

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on October 31, 2002. It covers about 2,371 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,371
reported
Oct 31, 2002
owners notified
Feb 10, 2003

Seat belts

What is wrong
On certain school or transit buses with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. The seat belt supplier, amsafe, will provide a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating.
Risk
If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336‑841‑5924 or amsafe at 574‑266‑8330.

Recall number 02V160009

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V160009

Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Thomas Conventional, Thomas Er Model and others seat belts?

Yes. Recall 02V160009, reported on October 31, 2002, covers about 2,371 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V160009?

Dealers will provide a plastic outer cover that snaps over the existing cover on units in the field and will replace broken seat belts free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336‑841‑5924 or amsafe at 574‑266‑8330.

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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