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2000 THOMAS ER MODEL Recall - Campaign #01V097009

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 THOMAS ER MODEL RECALL - #01V097009

RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.

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Vehicle 2000 THOMAS ER MODEL
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 8/7/2000 - 8/18/2000
Recalled on 7/3/2001
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 9/21/2001
# Affected 129
Recalled for SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES PRODUCED BY AM-SAFE. ON SOME SEAT BELTS, THE BUCKLE AND CONNECTOR MAY UNLATCH DURING A COLLISION.
Consequences SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT IS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Corrective action AM-SAFE NOTIFIED THOMAS BUILT'S CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE SEAT BELTS REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 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 1-336-889-4871.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 THOMAS ER MODEL Recall for SEAT BELTS
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