NHTSA recall campaign
95V042000
ManufacturerTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Reported1995-03-03Affected50 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE COVERS DO NOT MEET THE HEAD IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE COVER FROM THE HEAD IMPACT ZONE AND ALSO REPLACE THE METAL COVER WITH A PLASTIC COVER.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →