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Safety recall · 91V058000

Seat belts: anchorage Thomas recall

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on April 15, 1991. It covers about 1,393 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V058000
Reported
Apr 15, 1991
Vehicles
1,393
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

Driver's safety belt is too short to meet length requirements of fmvss 209.

The 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.

The fix

Replace the belt assembly with a compliant version.

Contacts

System: safety belts; fmvss 209.Vehicle description: school buses and transit buses; body type b, c, and d.

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 91V058000.
  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
1990 Thomas Bus07F
1990 Thomas School Bus012F

Questions

Is the 91V058000 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 91V058000?

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 91V058000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on April 15, 1991. 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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