Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V229000 Reported September 17, 1998

Thomas built/driver's seat

Q: What is recall 98V229000?

NHTSA recall 98V229000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on September 17, 1998. It addresses: Thomas built/driver's seat. The recall affects approximately 4,300 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 · 4,300 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V229000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,300

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 17, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with national seating series 93b-sb driver seat. a bracket attaching to the height adjusting shock absorber on the driver's seat can deform and break.

Safety Consequence

This condition can result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add a reinforcement to the bracket, or if the bracket is deformed and/or broken, the entire seat base will be replaced.

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 98V229000 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 98V229000

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

What is recall 98V229000?

NHTSA recall 98V229000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on September 17, 1998. It addresses: Thomas built/driver's seat. The recall affects approximately 4,300 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 98V229000 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.