Thomas Minotour 2000
Model Minotour made in 2000 by Thomas got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning seat belts .
Model 2000
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V142000 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | from 01/23/1994 to 04/15/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11265 | 02/08/2008 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/27/2007 | 03/27/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 1994 through 2002 thomas built minotour, fs-65, mvp-ef, er, and hdx-ef school buses manufactured between january 23, 1994, and april 15, 2002. the seat belt may chafe on the edge of a metal bracket and wear prematurely. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built will notify owners and replace any chafed seat belts and replace or modify the retainer strip to prevent any further chafing. the recall began on february 8, 2008. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871 or contact freightliner at 800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Freightliner recall no. fl-495.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V220000 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 03/03/1999 to 06/26/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 29 | 04/21/2003 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/06/2002 | 08/14/2002 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain school and transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. the seat belt anchorages will only hold 4,400 lbs. in lieu of the required 5000 lb. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add a fastener to the track mounted seat. owner notification began april 21, 2003. 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 336-889-4871. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V097009 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 08/07/2000 to 08/18/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 129 | 09/21/2001 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/26/2001 | 07/03/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by am-safe. on some seat belts, the buckle and connector may unlatch during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Serious injury or death could occur if the vehicle occupant is not properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Am-safe notified thomas built's customers to return their vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the seat belts repaired free of charge. owner notification began september 21, 2000. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||