Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses Equipped With National Seating Series 93B-Sb Driver Seat. A Bracket Attaching To The Height Adjusting Shock Absorber On The Driver’S Seat Can Deform And Break.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
CL960
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V229000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Result In A Sudden Drop Of The Driver’S Seat, Increasing The Risk Of Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle And A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add A Reinforcement To The Bracket, Or If The Bracket Is Deformed And/Or Broken, The Entire Seat Base Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960401
End Of Manufacture
19980410
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4300
Date Owners Notified
19981207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19980917