SeatsRecall 80V-122 · 1980 Thomas Minotour

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 80V-122 covers 57 1980 Thomas Minotour for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 1980.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected571 model

ReportedSep 23, 1980Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 80V122000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RELEASED WITHOUT THE SEATS BEING PROPERLY FASTENED TO THE FLOOR AND SEAT RAIL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".

What to do

The fix

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED BY MAIN PLANT PERSONNEL AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE BUS STOP SUDDENLY OR BECOME INVOLVED IN ACOLLISION, SEATS MAY BE TORN LOOSE, RESULTING IN PASSENGER INJURY.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Minotour1980

Built from June 1, 1980 to August 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.