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NHTSA ID Number: 10193206

Manufacturer Communication Number: PAB033-2016

TSB/Document Date: 2021-05-13


Summary

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on STARS


Bob West

7/25/16

#033

Safe – T – Anchor Removable Seat mounting system.
Known and referred to verbally as:
STARS
With excitement we introduce the revolutionary S.T.A.R.S. seat mounting system for use in all
models of our special needs buses. S.T.A.R.S. is designed and tested to work with all methods of
wheelchair securement, eliminating the need for continuous button track with track mounted seats.

S.T.A.R.S. is available with:- 30”, 36”, 39” and 45” wide seats.
S.T.A.R.S. provides the optimum number of seating positions while ensuring the correct seat
spacing is maintained when seats are removed and reinstalled.
Advantage #1: - Regular wall mounted seats (S3B, S3C, & IMMI) replace the need for special track
mounted seats and expensive track mounting hardware.
Advantage #2:- Seats are easily removed and reinstalled from inside the bus, with no guessing on
where seat feet are to be bolted. Unlike track mounted seating where seat feet can be installed
anywhere in the button track, correct seat spacing is ensured, as they can only be bolted in one
place.
Advantage #3:- Substantial cost savings over full length track when used in conjunction with the
different types of wheelchair securement systems.
Advantage #4:- Thomas designed system – TBB is the only manufacturer offering.
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For further evidence of advantages, watch the following video link:

Youtube video

HOW DO YOU ORDER THE S.TA.R.S. SYSTEM

1) Must order a lift equipped vehicle
2) Select how many seats you want to be S.T.A.R.S.
3) Select your wheelchair securement method from the S.T.A.R.S. titled systems
a) Covered Pockets
b) Segmented Track
c) Slide N Click
d) Continuous track
4) Submit your quote to seat plan and they will confirm your seat layout
Note:- Covered Pockets and Segmented Track for Minotours will use the existing wheelchair
securement options rather than the S.T.A.R.S. wheelchair securement systems available on other
models.

S.T.A.R.S. Continuous track is NOT available at this time on Minotours. For customers requiring
continuous track on Minotours, you must order the (4) piece Track with track seating option.

a) The Slide N Click wheelchair securement system (not available in New Jersey) is the most cost
effective method when combined with S.T.A.R.S.

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b) Covered Pockets provide dirt intrusion protection when not in use for the lug mounted restraint
systems.

c) The Segmented Track kit provides the option for accommodating longer than normal
wheelchairs.

d) Continuous Track provides the most variable tie down dimensions for the longest wheelchairs.
Note:- The spacing of S.T.A.R.S. continuous track does not allow the installation of track
mounted seats.
The installation of all these options meets Federal requirements for wheelchair restraint belt pulls
and WC18.
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Ordering Details

Model C2
Determine the make of seat you require – Syntec or IMMI
Order D930000000 S.T.A.R.S. mounting system for Syntec
D970000000 S.T.A.R.S. mounting system for IMMI
Then one of the following wheelchair securements:
D117708000 Slide N Click
D117701000 Covered Pockets
D117700000 Segmented Track
D120300017 Continuous Track
Choose the size of seat in wall mount configuration.

Model EFX, HDX
Determine the make of seat you require – Syntec or IMMI
Order D9300-01-000 S.T.A.R.S. mounting system for Syntec
D9700-01-000 S.T.A.R.S. mounting system for IMMI
Then one of the following wheelchair securements:
B7083-43-000 Slide N Click
B7087-03-000 Covered Pockets
B7087-01-000 Segmented Track
B7092-00-004 Continuous Track
Choose the size of seat in wall mount configuration.

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Model MINOTOUR
Determine the make of seat you require – Syntec or IMMI
Order D9300-00-000 S.T.A.R.S. mounting system for Syntec
D9700-00-000 S.T.A.R.S. mounting system for IMMI
Then one of the following wheelchair securements:
B7083-xx-00x Slide N Click
B7083-3x-004 Covered Pockets – Perpendicular
B7083-34-004 Covered Pockets - Parallel
B7085-20-004 Segmented Track – Perpendicular
B7085-19-004 Segmented Track – Parallel
Choose the size of seat in wall mount configuration.
If continuous track is required you must order:
B7085-25-xxx Continuous track for Track mounted seats and use size required track mounted seat

*For more detailed instructions please open sample individual attachments (PDF) below for:- C2,
Type D and Type A

Availability to order is immediate, a training WebEx for Sales Coordinators will be scheduled.

For further assistance contact:- Mike Metcalfe for C2 or Bonnie Price for EFX, HDX and Minotour

Note:- For physical display purposes there is a full size, one (1) seat S.T.A.R.S. mock up available
for your demonstration use – contact the marketing department to arrange shipment.

STARS A & D.pdf

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STARS C2.pdf

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