1999–2002 Thomas Minotour Recall: CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF…
NHTSA campaign 02V220000 · Seat Belts · filed Aug 6, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WILL ONLY HOLD 4,400 LBS. IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED 5000 LB.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL ADD A FASTENER TO THE TRACK MOUNTED SEAT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 21, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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- 2002 Freightliner American Lafrance and 3 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR 3126E…
- 2000 Thomas Conventional and 4 other models — VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH…
Other campaigns involving Thomas vehicles
- 2000–2001 Thomas Built Buses CL-960 and 6 other models — In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the…
- 1999 Thomas Built Buses Conventional and 8 other models — In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the…
- 2005–2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 and 9 other models — In the affected vehicles, the stem that connects the…
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V220000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.