NHTSA recall 90V196000
Seats
Thomas School Bus
Reported Nov 23, 19901,083 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built May 1, 1981 – Oct 1, 1990
The defect
The seat do not comply with energy absorption requirements of fmvss 222.
The risk
The rear facing seats had only one third of the requiredenergy absorption; a passenger using this seat could be injured in a sudden stopor an accident.
The remedy
Install new foldup seats with appropriate fasteners.