Front assembly: reclinerRecall 89V-192 · Thomas vehicles
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 89V-192 covers 561 Thomas vehicles for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM MAY NOT WITHSTAND REARWARD FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.
The risk
BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 207; SEATBACKCOULD FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANT.
The fix
INSTALL NEW SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM ASSEMBLY THAT COMPLIES WITH STANDARD.
SYSTEM: SEAT BACK / FMVSS 207VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1989 to October 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.