NHTSA Recall 02V220000: Anchorage (seat belts)
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29 vehicles. It affects 1999–2002 Thomas Minotour.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V220000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | August 6, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V220000
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.