Thomas Conventional, ER Model, MVP EF, MVP ER and 2 more (2000-2001): Seat belts
Recall 02V160009 · Oct 31, 2002 · Freightliner Corporation
2,371
vehicles affected
2,371
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V160009
- Date
- Oct 31, 2002
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 2,371
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 2000-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL OR TRANSIT BUSES WITH PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WITH RETRACTORS, THE COVER HALVES FOR THE RETRACTABLE PORTION OF THE BELT CAN SEPARATE COMPLETELY AND RELEASE THE SEAT BELT CONNECTOR. IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY. THE SEAT BELT SUPPLIER, AMSAFE, WILL PROVIDE A SNAP ON "OVER-COVER" TO OWNERS TO PREVENT THE SEAT BELT COVER FROM SEPARATING.
What can happen
IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A PLASTIC OUTER COVER THAT SNAPS OVER THE EXISTING COVER ON UNITS IN THE FIELD AND WILL REPLACE BROKEN SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-841-5924 OR AMSAFE AT 574-266-8330.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | Conventional | 2000-2001 |
| Thomas | ER Model | 2000-2001 |
| Thomas | MVP EF | 2000-2001 |
| Thomas | MVP ER | 2000-2001 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Minotour DRW | 2000-2001 |
| Thomas Built Buses | Minotour SRW | 2000-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V160009?
6 models: Thomas Conventional (2000-2001), Thomas ER Model (2000-2001), Thomas MVP EF (2000-2001) and 3 more, about 2,371 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V160009?
DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A PLASTIC OUTER COVER THAT SNAPS OVER THE EXISTING COVER ON UNITS IN THE FIELD AND WILL REPLACE BROKEN SEAT BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS.
What can happen?
IF THIS OCCURS, ONE OF THE LOAD BEARING PINS IN THE CONNECTOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CONNECTOR AND RENDER THE SEAT BELT UNUSABLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN AN 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.