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Thomas School Bus Recall 90V196: Seats

NHTSA campaign 90V196, reported November 23, 1990, 1,083 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V196THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
SEATS
Problem
THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
Risk
THE REAR FACING SEATS HAD ONLY ONE THIRD OF THE REQUIREDENERGY ABSORPTION; A PASSENGER USING THIS SEAT COULD BE INJURED IN A SUDDEN STOPOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FOLDUP SEATS WITH APPROPRIATE FASTENERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR FACING FOLDUP SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH SPECIAL REAR FACING FOLDUP SEATS WITH ASPECIAL CUSHION FOLDING DEVICE-FASTENER.

Affected vehicles

Thomas School Bus198519861987198819891990