Thomas Conventional, Vista (1999-2000): Seats
Recall 00V380000 · Nov 17, 2000 · Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
37
vehicles affected
37
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00V380000
- Date
- Nov 17, 2000
- Maker
- Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
- Units affected
- 37
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 1999-2000
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH KINEDYNE L SERIES BUTTON TRACK SEATING, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 222, ""SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." INCORRECT FASTENERS WERE USED TO SECURE THE BUTTON TRACK TO THE BUS FLOOR.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT FASTENERS WITH THE CORRECT ATTACHMENT HARDWARE.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Conventional | 1999-2000 |
| Thomas | Vista | 1999-2000 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 00V380000?
2 models: Thomas Conventional (1999-2000), Thomas Vista (1999-2000), about 37 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 00V380000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT FASTENERS WITH THE CORRECT ATTACHMENT HARDWARE.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.