Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V189000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V189000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 18 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 222-SEATING, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The fittings used to secure the school bus seats or wheel chair tie-downs to the track used in the track seating system do not seat properly resulting in noncompliance with fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the fittings and replace the improperly machined track if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V189000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-10-01T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 222-seating

Component: Unknown Or Other

Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The fittings used to secure the school bus seats or wheel chair tie-downs to the track used in the track seating system do not seat properly resulting in noncompliance with fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the fittings and replace the improperly machined track if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-g2xd-9jie.x9yf

NHTSA ID: 96V189000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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