Thomas 1991 Seats recall
Recalled July 1, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V114000 · Thomas
Hazard
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.
Units
22 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW 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 →