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Thomas Bus Recall 93V029: Seats

NHTSA campaign 93V029, reported March 3, 1993, 188 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V029THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
SEATS
Problem
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE SEAT ANCHORAGES COULD NOT MAINTAIN LOAD OF 5,000 LBS FOR 10 SECONDS.
Risk
THE SAFETY BELTS MIGHT NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT SEATOCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A LARGER DIAMETER, WHICH MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND BUSES.NOTE: ALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED AT THE TIME THE RECALL WAS ISSUED.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Bus19911992
Thomas School Bus19911992