Thomas Seats Recall 91V114000 (22 Vehicles)

The problem

Some of the special fasteners attaching the seats to the floor tracks are of substandard quality and are not capable of holding the seat to the floor.

The risk

In the event of a sudden stop or accident, seat occupantswould be placed at increased risk of injury from seats breaking free of thefloor; buses would not comply with fmvss 222.

The fix

Replace substandard fasteners with new fasteners.

Contacts

System: seats; fmvss 222.Vehicle description: school buses with track mounted seats.

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 91V114000.
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
1991 Thomas School Bus	0	11	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1991 Thomas School Bus

Questions

Is the 91V114000 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 91V114000?

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 91V114000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on July 1, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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