2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 2001-11-05
Description
Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with syntec seats fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. Some seats (1) fail to meet the required four inch clearance during the test procedure, while still meeting the post test condition; (2) fail to meet the required frontal pre-load when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required force/defection, experience weld breakage.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the seat frame and the seat back cushion on these vehicles. Owner notification began november 13, 2001. 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 336-889-4871.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2001-03-29
Description
Vehicle description: school buses. The accelerator pedal can possibly hang up on the floor rubber.
Consequence
The driver would be expecting the vehicle's speed to decrease, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a stainless steel plate under the accelerator pedal. Owner notification began june 8, 2001. 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).