Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V341000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V341000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 708 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 222/SEAT, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with syntec seats fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats (1) fail to meet the required four inch clearance during the test procedure, while still meeting the post test condition; (2) fail to meet the required frontal pre-load when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, experience weld breakage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat frame and the seat back cushion on these vehicles. owner notification began november 13, 2001. 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 336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V341000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-11-01T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/fmvss 222/seat

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 708

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with syntec seats fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection." some seats (1) fail to meet the required four inch clearance during the test procedure, while still meeting the post test condition; (2) fail to meet the required frontal pre-load when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, experience weld breakage.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the seat frame and the seat back cushion on these vehicles. owner notification began november 13, 2001. 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 336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V341000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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