Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V173000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V173000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 2,175 affected units, THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 222, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses. restraining barriers and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. nuts used to secure the plate the floor may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non-standard location. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the barriers and plates, install any nuts that are missing, and mount the reinforcement plate correctly.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V173000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Thomas built/fmvss 222

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 2,175

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. restraining barriers and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. nuts used to secure the plate the floor may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non-standard location. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the barriers and plates, install any nuts that are missing, and mount the reinforcement plate correctly.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-r3x7~mggm~kxvv

NHTSA ID: 99V173000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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