Recall
Thomas School Bus — 91V114000
NHTSA ID
91V114000
Make
Thomas
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1991-07-01
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
22
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW FASTENERS.