SeatsRecall 91V-114 · 1991 Thomas School Bus
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 91V-114 covers 22 1991 Thomas School Bus for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V114000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THE SPECIAL FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR TRACKS ARE OF SUBSTANDARD QUALITY AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, SEAT OCCUPANTSWOULD BE PLACED AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY FROM SEATS BREAKING FREE OF THEFLOOR; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222.
The fix
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW FASTENERS.
SYSTEM: SEATS; FMVSS 222.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH TRACK MOUNTED SEATS.
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 March 1, 1991 to May 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.