NHTSA Recall 94V059000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1994-04-04. An estimated 109 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Risk
THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD SUFFER INCREASED RISK OF INJURY THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
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.