Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V097009

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V097009 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 129 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/AM-SAFE SAFETY BELT, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V097009
Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-06-26T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/am-safe safety belt
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 129

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vhnm~a23g.79j2
NHTSA ID: 01V097009
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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