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Recall for Thomas Conventional 1985

Defect in UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A STORAGE COMPARTMENT OVERHEAD TO THE LEFT OF THE DRIVER FAIL TO MEET FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

Result:
CONTACT WITH THIS STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOES NOT MEET THE IMPACT ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Corrective action:
DEALERS WILL ADD PADDING TO THE SIDES OF THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 8, 2002. 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 AT 1-336-889-4871.

This potentially affects/affected 11500 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:20020208.

Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC..

Beginning date of manufacturing: 19770101.

End date of manufacturing:20001015.

Regulation Part Number:571.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:222.