Thomas 1985–1990 Seats recall
Recalled November 23, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V196000 · Thomas
Hazard
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.
Units
1,083 units
Description
THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
What to do
INSTALL NEW FOLDUP SEATS WITH APPROPRIATE FASTENERS.
Product
Thomas SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →