Recall 00V362000 — SEATS Defect in 1996-2000 THOMAS VISTA
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V362000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,500 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1996 THOMAS MVP EF, 1996 THOMAS VISTA, 1996 THOMAS TL960, 1996 THOMAS CL960, 1996 THOMAS MVP ER, 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1996 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1997 THOMAS VISTA, 1997 THOMAS MVP ER, 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1997 THOMAS TL960, 1997 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1997 THOMAS CL960, 1997 THOMAS MVP EF, 1998 THOMAS TL960, 1998 THOMAS MVP EF, 1998 THOMAS MVP ER, 1998 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1998 THOMAS VISTA, 1998 THOMAS CL960, 1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1999 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1999 THOMAS VISTA, 1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1999 THOMAS MVP ER, 1999 THOMAS TL960, 1999 THOMAS CL960, 1999 THOMAS MVP EF, 2000 THOMAS CL960, 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 2000 THOMAS VISTA, 2000 THOMAS MVP ER, 2000 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 2000 THOMAS TL960, 2000 THOMAS MVP EF
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING'S SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING THE GAS SPRING SHOCK TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER OF THE SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. THIS BRACKET IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER.
Safety Consequence
IF THE BRACKET IS NOT REPLACED AFTER DEFORMING, AND IS ALLOWED TO BREAK, ITS BREAKING WILL RESULT IN A SUDDEN DROP OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BASE AND ADD REINFORCEMENT TO THE SEAT ASSEMBLY
Related Recalls for THOMAS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V395000 | 1998 THOMAS VISTA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 24,698 | |
| 16V407000 | 1999 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 717 | |
| 15V425000 | 2003 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3,013 | |
| 15V432000 | 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 103,038 | |
| 14V423000 | 2014 THOMAS MYBUS | SEAT BELTS | 4 | |
| 08V622000 | 2003 THOMAS ER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 18,198 | |
| 08V356000 | 1997 THOMAS MVP ER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3,773 | |
| 08V430000 | 2006 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,419 | |
| 08V432000 | 2007 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,046 | |
| 08V087000 | 2006 THOMAS ER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 243,435 |