Thomas Anchorage Recall 90V175000 (300 Vehicles)

The problem

The combination of type 2 elr seat belt and suspension type driver's seat causes safety belt cinching which becomes severe enough to distract or hinder driver from normal operation of bus.

The risk

Distraction of driver could result in an accident.

The fix

Install seat belt that incorporates some anti-cinching features and a new set of tether straps for suspension seat.

Contacts

System: safety belts.Vehicle description: transit buses and school buses with suspension type driversseat and type 2 elr safety belt.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Thomas dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V175000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1990 Thomas School Bus	0	12	F
1990 Thomas Transit Bus	0	1	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1990 Thomas School Bus

1990 Thomas Transit Bus

Questions

Is the 90V175000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V175000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V175000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 4, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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