1992 THOMAS BUS RECALL - #92V126000
RECALL FOR SEATS
INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME.
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| Vehicle |
1992 THOMAS BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1991 - 8/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
9/29/1992 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/1992 |
| # Affected |
1,526 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME. |
| Consequences |
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DOES NOT MEET THE STRENGTHREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEM". SHOULD THE SEAT BACK FAIL WHILETHE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE BUS. |
| Corrective action |
REMOVE INCORRECT SCREWS ATTACHING THE PLYWOOD BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME AND INSTALL PROPER SCREWS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR: DRIVER'S SEAT BACK; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES. |
| See also |
1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
1992 THOMAS BUS Recall for SEATS
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