OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93V029000
Seats
Reported Mar 3, 1993 · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Summary
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE SEAT ANCHORAGES COULD NOT MAINTAIN LOAD OF 5,000 LBS FOR 10 SECONDS.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS MIGHT NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT SEATOCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A LARGER DIAMETER, WHICH MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
Notes
SYSTEM: SAFETY BELTS; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES AND BUSES.NOTE: ALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED AT THE TIME THE RECALL WAS ISSUED.
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