NHTSA recall 92V126000
Seats
Thomas Bus and 1 more
Reported Sep 8, 19921,526 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Dec 1, 1991 – Aug 1, 1992
The defect
Incorrect screws were used to attach the plywood seat back to the seat frame.
The risk
The driver's seat back does not meet the strengthrequirements of fmvss 207, "seating system". Should the seat back fail whilethe bus IS in motion, the operator could lose control of the bus.
The remedy
Remove incorrect screws attaching the plywood back to the seat frame and install proper screws.