Recall 99V175000: 1995–1999 Thomas Conventional

Report received

Jul 2, 1999

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

744vehicles

Model years

1995–1999

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: transit and school buses equipped with air suspension driver seat. Tether belts used to anchor the seat belt assembly to the floor were not installed on buses equipped with an air ride driver seat. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

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 install the tether belt assembly.

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
• 1999 Thomas Conventional0 complaints