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NHTSARecalled Sep 17, 1998 · #98V229000

THOMAS BUILT/DRIVER'S SEAT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING SHOCK ABSORBER ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SUDDEN DROP OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH.

Product details

Product
THOMAS BUILT/DRIVER'S SEAT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE BRACKET, OR IF THE BRACKET IS DEFORMED AND/OR BROKEN, THE ENTIRE SEAT BASE WILL BE REPLACED.

View the official CPSC notice