1984 THOMAS BUS Recall

Campaign:

92V013000 on 02/09/1992

Component:

Visibility:glass, side/rear

Manufactured:

09/30/1980 - 12/31/1991

Affected:

7,500

Defect:

The center actuator that releases two catches via two pull rods can become non-functional from poor or improper maintenance, lack of lubrication, corrosion, or a combination all three causes.

Consequence:

When the center actuator is non-functional, the windowis very difficult to open, and would not function as an emergency exit in caseof a vehicular accident.

Correction:

Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.

Notes:

System: rear push-out window.vehicle description: buses and school buses with rear push-out windows foremergency egress.

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