Recall 99V266000: Thomas built buses, inc.

Report received

Sep 7, 1999

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

106vehicles

Model years

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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 built on chevrolet chassis with a corrugated steel floor and and equipped with 45" wide restraining passenger seats. The 45" wide restraining passenger seat fails to comply with the performance 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.

Remedy

Dealers will install two additional anchorage points connecting the seat to the floor.