NHTSA Recall 91V058000
Filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 1991-04-15. An estimated 1,393 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES; BODY TYPE B, C, AND D.
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