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1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #99V175000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #99V175000

RECALL FOR SEATS

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."

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Vehicle 1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 7/1/1995 - 1/4/1999
Recalled on 7/14/1999
Influenced by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owners Notified on 3/31/2000
# Affected 744
Recalled for SEATS
Description 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."
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TETHER BELT ASSEMBLY.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2000.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 1-336-881-7219.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

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1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS

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1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS
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