Recall 80V-122: 1980 Thomas Minotour
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Sep 23, 1980, covering about 57 vehicles.
The problem
Some of the involved vehicles have been released without the seats being properly fastened to the floor and seat rail of the vehicle. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection".
The fix
Vehicles will be inspected and corrected by main plant personnel at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: school buses.system: interior; seat tracks and anchors.consequences of defect: should the bus stop suddenly or become involved in acollision, seats may be torn loose, resulting in passenger injury.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 80V122000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Minotour | 1980 | 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 80V-122?
Some of the involved vehicles have been released without the seats being properly fastened to the floor and seat rail of the vehicle. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection".
How is recall 80V-122 fixed?
Vehicles will be inspected and corrected by main plant personnel at no charge to owner.
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.