Recall
Thomas Bus — 91V058000
NHTSA ID
91V058000
Make
Thomas
Model
Bus
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1991-04-15
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Units Affected
1,393
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
Consequence
SHORT SAFETY BELTS WOULD DISCOURAGE DRIVER FROM USINGTHEM. SEAT OCCUPANT NOT USING SAFETY BELT WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION INCASE OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION.