Recall 98V229000 — SEATS Defect in 1996-1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 4,300 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V229000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4,300 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1996 THOMAS VISTA, 1996 THOMAS MVP, 1996 THOMAS TL960, 1996 THOMAS CL960, 1996 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1997 THOMAS MVP, 1997 THOMAS VISTA, 1997 THOMAS TL960, 1997 THOMAS CL960, 1997 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1998 THOMAS TL960, 1998 THOMAS VISTA, 1998 THOMAS MVP, 1998 THOMAS CL960, 1998 THOMAS ER TRANSIT, 1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE BRACKET, OR IF THE BRACKET IS DEFORMED AND/OR BROKEN, THE ENTIRE SEAT BASE WILL BE REPLACED.
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 |