Thomas 3000S (1977) – 79V068000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

THOMAS

Model Of Vehicle

3000S

Year

1977

Recall Campaign Number

79V068000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19770601

End Of Manufacture

19770601

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

258

Date Owners Notified

19790515

Initiated By

Ovsc

Responsible Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Date Report Received

19790308

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

222