Recall 00V-362: 1996–2000 Thomas CL960, 1996–2000 Thomas Conventional and 5 more
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Nov 3, 2000, covering about 6,500 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93b-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. This bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster.
The risk
If the bracket is not replaced after deforming, and is allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly
Notes
Owner notification began february 9, 2001.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 atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V362000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas CL960 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Thomas Conventional | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Thomas ER Transit | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Thomas MVP EF | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Thomas MVP ER | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Thomas TL960 | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Thomas Vista | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-362?
Vehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93b-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. This bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster.
How is recall 00V-362 fixed?
Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.