Recall
Thomas Bus — 89V192000
NHTSA ID
89V192000
Make
Thomas
Model
Bus
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-11-06
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Units Affected
561
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM MAY NOT WITHSTAND REARWARD FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.
Consequence
BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 207; SEATBACKCOULD FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM ASSEMBLY THAT COMPLIES WITH STANDARD.