Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V178008

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V178008 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 38 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/ISRINGHAUSEN/SEATS, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.

Corrective Action

Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V178008

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-01-13T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/isringhausen/seats

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 38

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.

Consequence Summary: If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 96V178008

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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