THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-04-04.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V059000
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Vehicles affected
109
Reported to NHTSA
1994-04-04
Owners notified
1994-08-29
Defect description
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Safety risk
THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD SUFFER INCREASED RISK OF INJURY THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES.
Notes
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEM; RESTRAINT; BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENTS; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GM CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.