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1990 Thomas School Bus recall: seats

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 23, 1990. It covers about 1,083 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,083
reported
Nov 23, 1990
owners notified
Jun 19, 1991

Seats

What is wrong
The seat do not comply with energy absorption requirements of fmvss 222.
Risk
The rear facing seats had only one third of the requiredenergy absorption; a passenger using this seat could be injured in a sudden stopor an accident.
Remedy
Install new foldup seats with appropriate fasteners.

Recall number 90V196000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 90V196000

Is there a recall on the 1990 Thomas School Bus seats?

Yes. Recall 90V196000, reported on November 23, 1990, covers about 1,083 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 90V196000?

Install new foldup seats with appropriate fasteners.

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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