Vehicle recall 90V196000 · November 23, 1990
1985-1990 Thomas School Bus
The seat do not comply with energy absorption requirements of FMVSS 222.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The seat do not comply with energy absorption requirements of FMVSS 222.
- Consequence
- The rear facing seats had only one third of the requiredenergy absorption; a passenger using this seat could be injured in a sudden stopor an accident.
- Remedy
- Install new foldup seats with appropriate fasteners.
- Notes
- System: rear facing foldup seats.vehicle description: school buses with special rear facing foldup seats with aspecial cushion folding device-fastener.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V196000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 1990
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 19, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,083
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
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