Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V266000 Reported September 7, 1999

Thomas built buses/fmvss 210/seat anchors

Q: What is recall 99V266000?

NHTSA recall 99V266000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on September 7, 1999. It addresses: Thomas built buses/fmvss 210/seat anchors. The recall affects approximately 106 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 · 106 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V266000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

106

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 7, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses built on chevrolet chassis with a corrugated steel floor and and equipped with 45" wide restraining passenger seats. the 45" wide restraining passenger seat fails to comply with the performance requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install two additional anchorage points connecting the seat to the floor.

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 99V266000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 99V266000

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

What is recall 99V266000?

NHTSA recall 99V266000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on September 7, 1999. It addresses: Thomas built buses/fmvss 210/seat anchors. The recall affects approximately 106 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 99V266000 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.