United States 91V058000
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
The problem
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
Risk
SHORT SAFETY BELTS WOULD DISCOURAGE DRIVER FROM USINGTHEM. SEAT OCCUPANT NOT USING SAFETY BELT WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION INCASE OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
What owners should do
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION.
Units 1393