Thomas 1990 Seat Belts recall
Recalled April 15, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V058000 · Thomas
Hazard
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.
Units
1,393 units
Description
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
What to do
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION.
Product
Thomas BUS · Thomas SCHOOL BUS
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →