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Safety recall · 90V196000

Seats Thomas recall

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 23, 1990. It covers about 1,083 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V196000
Reported
Nov 23, 1990
Vehicles
1,083
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

The seat do not comply with energy absorption requirements of fmvss 222.

The 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.

The fix

Install new foldup seats with appropriate fasteners.

Contacts

System: rear facing foldup seats.Vehicle description: school buses with special rear facing foldup seats with aspecial cushion folding device-fastener.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Thomas dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V196000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Thomas School Bus06D
1986 Thomas School Bus06D
1987 Thomas School Bus06D
1988 Thomas School Bus08D
1989 Thomas School Bus09F
1990 Thomas School Bus012F

Questions

Is the 90V196000 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 90V196000?

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 90V196000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on November 23, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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