Safety Recall NHTSA · 95V135000 Reported July 20, 1995

Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm

Q: What is recall 95V135000?

NHTSA recall 95V135000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on July 20, 1995. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm. The recall affects approximately 17 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts 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. · Seat Belts · 17 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

95V135000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 20, 1995

Defect Summary

The wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. This does not comply with fmvss no.209, "seat belt assemblies."

Safety Consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: the seat occupant would suffer increased risk of injury if the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16" bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16" bolts.

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 95V135000 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 95V135000

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

What is recall 95V135000?

NHTSA recall 95V135000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on July 20, 1995. It addresses: Interior systems:restraint:belt anchor and attachm. The recall affects approximately 17 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 95V135000 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.