Recall
Thomas School Bus — 90V196000
NHTSA ID
90V196000
Make
Thomas
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1990-11-23
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
1,083
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
Consequence
THE REAR FACING SEATS HAD ONLY ONE THIRD OF THE REQUIREDENERGY ABSORPTION; A PASSENGER USING THIS SEAT COULD BE INJURED IN A SUDDEN STOPOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FOLDUP SEATS WITH APPROPRIATE FASTENERS.