Defect Description For Recall
Alliance Bus Group, Inc. (Alliance) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Thomas Mybus Vehicles, Equipped With Immi-Brand L9 Seat Belt Buckles. When The Button Is Pressed To Release The Seat Belt, The Latch Plate Can Become Partially Engaged With The Buckle, Making The Seat Belt Difficult To Unlatch. Thus, These Vehicles Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
MYBUS
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V423000
Component Description
Seat Belts
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Plate Remains Partially Engaged After The Button Is Pressed, Egress From The Vehicle Could Be Hindered Which Would Increase The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of An Emergency.
Fix Defect
Alliance Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Seat Belt Buckle, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 9,2014. Owners May Contact Alliance Customer Service At 1-866-287-4768.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Alliance Bus Group, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20140709
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Alliance Bus Group, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140710
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
209