NHTSA Recall 00V380000: Seats
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Thomas Conventional.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V380000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | November 17, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with kinedyne l series button track seating, fail to comply with FMVSS no. 222, ""school bus passenger seating and crash protection." incorrect fasteners were used to secure the button track to the bus floor.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the incorrect fasteners with the correct attachment hardware.
Notes
Owner notification began march 9, 2001.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 1-336-881-7219.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V380000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.