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Thomas Bus Recall 91V058: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

NHTSA campaign 91V058, reported April 15, 1991, 1,393 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V058THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Problem
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
Risk
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES; BODY TYPE B, C, AND D.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Bus1990
Thomas School Bus1990