1995-1999 Thomas Conventional recall: seats
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 2, 1999. It covers about 744 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 744
- reported
- Jul 2, 1999
- owners notified
- Mar 31, 2000
Seats
- What is 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 99V175000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 99V175000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1999 Thomas Conventional seats?
Yes. Recall 99V175000, reported on July 2, 1999, covers about 744 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V175000?
Dealers will install the tether belt 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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