Front: anchorageRecall 91V-058 · Thomas vehicles
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 91V-058 covers 1,393 Thomas vehicles for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
The risk
SHORT SAFETY BELTS WOULD DISCOURAGE DRIVER FROM USINGTHEM. SEAT OCCUPANT NOT USING SAFETY BELT WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION INCASE OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION.
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES; BODY TYPE B, C, AND D.
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 October 1, 1990 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.