Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School Buses. The Flip Seats Installed On These Buses Do Not Meet The Rearward Push Requirements Of Fmvss No. 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
VISTA
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V192000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Seat Occupant May Not Be Properly Protected Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With Repair Parts And A Detailed Repair Procedure. If An Owner So Desires, Thomas Built Will Perform The Repair For Them.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19951222
End Of Manufacture
19970903
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2391
Date Owners Notified
19990308
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19971101
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222