Safety Recall NHTSA · 93V029000 Reported March 3, 1993

Interior systems:seat track anchors and seats

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · N/A · 188 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
93V029000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
188
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 3, 1993

Defect Summary

The safety belt anchorage bolts do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The seat anchorages could not maintain load of 5,000 lbs for 10 seconds.

Safety Consequence

The safety belts might not adequately protect seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Corrective Action

Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of fmvss 210.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 93V029000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 93V029000

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

What is recall 93V029000?

NHTSA recall 93V029000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on March 3, 1993. It addresses: Interior systems:seat track anchors and seats. The recall affects approximately 188 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 93V029000 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.