Recall 90V175000: 1990 Thomas School BUS and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 4, 1990

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

300vehicles

Model years

1990

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The combination of type 2 elr seat belt and suspension type driver's seat causes safety belt cinching which becomes severe enough to distract or hinder driver from normal operation of bus.

Possible consequence

Distraction of driver could result in an accident.

Remedy

Install seat belt that incorporates some anti-cinching features and a new set of tether straps for suspension seat.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1990 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
• 1990 Thomas Transit BUS0 complaints