Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V122000 Reported September 23, 1980

Interior systems:seat tracks and anchors

Q: What is recall 80V122000?

NHTSA recall 80V122000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on September 23, 1980. It addresses: Interior systems:seat tracks and anchors. The recall affects approximately 57 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · N/A · 57 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

80V122000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 23, 1980

Defect Summary

Some of the involved vehicles have been released without the seats being properly fastened to the floor and seat rail of the vehicle. This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection".

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be inspected and corrected by main plant personnel at no charge to owner.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 80V122000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 80V122000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80V122000?

NHTSA recall 80V122000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on September 23, 1980. It addresses: Interior systems:seat tracks and anchors. The recall affects approximately 57 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V122000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.