NHTSA campaign 00V360000
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 00V360000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A STORAGE COMPARTMENT OVERHEAD TO THE LEFT OF THE DRIVER FAIL TO MEET FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Reported 11/03/2000
What can happen
CONTACT WITH THIS STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOES NOT MEET THE IMPACT ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Repair
DEALERS WILL ADD PADDING TO THE SIDES OF THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 8, 2002. 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.
Components
- Unknown or other
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
2000 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1999 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1998 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1997 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1996 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1995 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1994 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1993 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1992 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1991 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1990 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1989 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1988 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1987 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1986 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1985 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1984 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1983 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1982 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records1981 Thomas CONVENTIONALView records