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Thomas School Bus Recall 91V114: Seats

NHTSA campaign 91V114, reported July 1, 1991, 22 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V114THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
SEATS
Problem
SOME OF THE SPECIAL FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR TRACKS ARE OF SUBSTANDARD QUALITY AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR.
Risk
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, SEAT OCCUPANTSWOULD BE PLACED AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY FROM SEATS BREAKING FREE OF THEFLOOR; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222.
Remedy
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW FASTENERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: SEATS; FMVSS 222.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH TRACK MOUNTED SEATS.

Affected vehicles

Thomas School Bus1991