1977 Thomas Bus Recalls

All 1977 Thomas Bus recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SEATS
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
258
NHTSA Campaign Number: 79V068000
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1977
Date of Owner Notification: May 15th, 1979

Defect Summary:
VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION", IN REGARD TO BARRIER FORCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE. THE BARRIER PERFORMANCE FORWARD EXCEEDED THE FORCE LEVEL OF 2400 POUNDS.

Corrective Summary:
DEFECT FREE BARRIERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR OWNER INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR WILL BE PAID AT THE USUAL RATE FOR WARRANTY WORK.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SAFETY BARRIERS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AFFECTED BARRIERS PRESENT AN INCREASED RISK OF PERSONALINJURY TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

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