1989 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 96V021000 on 01/31/1996
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1988 - 12/31/1995
- Affected:
- 730
- Defect:
- Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
- Consequence:
- If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. the emergency brakes would automatically apply.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. if contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
- Notes:
- This recall campaign has been superseded by campaign 97v030000.system: brakes; air; drum and shoe systems; chamber; brake. vehicle description: school and transit buses, 66-90 passenger, type "d", rear engine equipped with 10" brakes and "neway" air suspension. note: 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 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 96V139000 on 07/23/1996
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1977 - 06/30/1996
- Affected:
- 120,371
- Defect:
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
- Consequence:
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
- Notes:
- System: structure; body; handrails. vehicle description: school buses equipped with manually operated outward opening service doors. note: 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 1-910-889-4871. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V030000 on 03/13/1997
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1988 - 01/30/1996
- Affected:
- 695
- Defect:
- Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
- Consequence:
- If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. the emergency brakes would automatically apply.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. if contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began during april 1997. 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 1-910-889-4871.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 97V133000 on 08/28/1997
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1988 - 06/11/1997
- Affected:
- 8,107
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. the battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
- Consequence:
- If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. if the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began october 24, 1997. owners who do not receive the free repair parts and detailed repair procedure within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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