Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses Equipped With Safety Belt Assemblies Produced By Am-Safe. On Some Seat Belts, The Buckle And Connector May Unlatch During A Collision.
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
ER MODEL
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V097009
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Serious Injury Or Death Could Occur If The Vehicle Occupant Is Not Properly Restrained.
Fix Defect
Am-Safe Notified Thomas Built’S Customers To Return Their Vehicle To An Authorized Dealer To Have The Seat Belts Repaired Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began September 21, 2000. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Thomas Built At 1-336-889-4871.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20000807
End Of Manufacture
20000818
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
129
Date Owners Notified
20010921
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010626