Recall 99V173000: 1995–1998 Thomas Conventional

Report received

Jul 2, 1999

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

2,175vehicles

Model years

1995–1998

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

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."

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
• 1996 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
• 1997 Thomas Conventional0 complaints
• 1998 Thomas Conventional0 complaints