SeatsRecall 90V-196 · 1985–1990 Thomas School Bus
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 90V-196 covers 1,083 1985–1990 Thomas School Bus for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V196000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
The risk
THE REAR FACING SEATS HAD ONLY ONE THIRD OF THE REQUIREDENERGY ABSORPTION; A PASSENGER USING THIS SEAT COULD BE INJURED IN A SUDDEN STOPOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL NEW FOLDUP SEATS WITH APPROPRIATE FASTENERS.
SYSTEM: REAR FACING FOLDUP SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH SPECIAL REAR FACING FOLDUP SEATS WITH ASPECIAL CUSHION FOLDING DEVICE-FASTENER.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.