NHTSA Recall 91V114000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Seats. Reported 1991-07-01. An estimated 22 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SOME OF THE SPECIAL FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR TRACKS ARE OF SUBSTANDARD QUALITY AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, SEAT OCCUPANTSWOULD BE PLACED AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY FROM SEATS BREAKING FREE OF THEFLOOR; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW FASTENERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SEATS; FMVSS 222.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH TRACK MOUNTED SEATS.
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