NHTSA Recall 90V196000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Seats. Reported 1990-11-23. An estimated 1,083 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL NEW FOLDUP SEATS WITH APPROPRIATE FASTENERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR FACING FOLDUP SEATS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH SPECIAL REAR FACING FOLDUP SEATS WITH ASPECIAL CUSHION FOLDING DEVICE-FASTENER.
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