Recall
Thomas School Bus — 92V126000
NHTSA ID
92V126000
Make
Thomas
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1992-09-08
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
1,526
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME.
Consequence
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DOES NOT MEET THE STRENGTHREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEM". SHOULD THE SEAT BACK FAIL WHILETHE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE BUS.
Remedy
REMOVE INCORRECT SCREWS ATTACHING THE PLYWOOD BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME AND INSTALL PROPER SCREWS.