Front: anchorageRecall 94V-059 · 1993–1994 Thomas Minotour
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 94V-059 covers 109 1993–1994 Thomas Minotour for a front: anchorage problem, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
The risk
THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD SUFFER INCREASED RISK OF INJURY THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES.
SYSTEM: INTERIOR SYSTEM; RESTRAINT; BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHMENTS; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON GM CHASSIS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 November 1, 1993 to March 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.