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1991-1992 Thomas Bus and Thomas School Bus recall: seats

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 3, 1993. It covers about 188 vehicles.

vehicles affected
188
reported
Mar 3, 1993
owners notified
Mar 17, 1993

Seats

What is wrong
The safety belt anchorage bolts do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The seat anchorages could not maintain load of 5,000 lbs for 10 seconds.
Risk
The safety belts might not adequately protect seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of fmvss 210.

Recall number 93V029000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 93V029000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1992 Thomas Bus and Thomas School Bus seats?

Yes. Recall 93V029000, reported on March 3, 1993, covers about 188 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V029000?

Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of fmvss 210.

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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