SeatsRecall 99V-175 · 1995–1999 Thomas Conventional

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 99V-175 covers 744 1995–1999 Thomas Conventional for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7441 model

ReportedJul 2, 1999Owners notified Mar 31, 2000

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V175000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEAT. TETHER BELTS USED TO ANCHOR THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR WERE NOT INSTALLED ON BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TETHER BELT ASSEMBLY.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-336-881-7219.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Conventional1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

Built from July 1, 1995 to January 4, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.