1987 THOMAS BUS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 91V006000 on 01/15/1991
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1985 - 09/30/1990
- Affected:
- 2,986
- Defect:
- Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(b) of fmvss 217.
- Consequence:
- Buses would not comply with standards; in an emergency,exit from the push-out window could be hampered.
- Correction:
- Install new interior handle assembly to meet specifications.
- Notes:
- System: release handle forpush-out window; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses; 24 to 90 passengers.
- 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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