Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V220000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V220000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 29 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 210/SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain school and transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchorages will only hold 4,400 lbs. In lieu of the required 5000 lb.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a fastener to the track mounted seat. owner notification began april 21, 2003. 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: 02V220000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 210/seat belt anchorages

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 29

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain school and transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchorages will only hold 4,400 lbs. In lieu of the required 5000 lb.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add a fastener to the track mounted seat. owner notification began april 21, 2003. 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

SID: row-gy6n~9at5-84if

NHTSA ID: 02V220000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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