1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recalls (11)

Campaign:
91V114000 on 07/15/1991
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
02/28/1991 - 04/30/1991
Affected:
22
Defect:
Some of the special fasteners attaching the seats to the floor tracks are of substandard quality and are not capable of holding the seat to the floor.
Consequence:
In the event of a sudden stop or accident, seat occupantswould be placed at increased risk of injury from seats breaking free of thefloor; buses would not comply with fmvss 222.
Correction:
Replace substandard fasteners with new fasteners.
Notes:
System: seats; fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses with track mounted seats.
Campaign:
91V159000 on 09/25/1991
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:
10/31/1990 - 08/31/1991
Affected:
800
Defect:
The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.
Consequence:
The drag link could become disconnected at either endwhich results in loss of steering control and the potential for an accident.
Correction:
Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts.
Notes:
System: steering.vehicle description: buses, school buses.
Campaign:
91V169000 on 10/03/1991
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Manufactured:
10/31/1988 - 07/31/1991
Affected:
407
Defect:
The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6c engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. this results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems.
Consequence:
Loss of engine power and secondary loss of power assistedsystems reduces steering control, braking ability, visual systems and otherpower assisted operating systems, resulting in increased risk of vehicleaccident.
Correction:
Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid.
Notes:
System: fuel pump.vehicle description: buses and school buses with cummins 6c engines.
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.
Campaign:
92V126000 on 09/28/1992
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
11/30/1991 - 07/31/1992
Affected:
1,526
Defect:
Incorrect screws were used to attach the plywood seat back to the seat frame.
Consequence:
The driver's seat back does not meet the strengthrequirements of fmvss 207, "seating system". should the seat back fail whilethe bus is in motion, the operator could lose control of the bus.
Correction:
Remove incorrect screws attaching the plywood back to the seat frame and install proper screws.
Notes:
System: interior: driver's seat back; fmvss 207.vehicle description: buses and school buses.
Campaign:
93V013000 on 02/04/1993
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Affected:
24,570
Defect:
The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Consequence:
The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release."
Correction:
Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
Notes:
System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses.
Campaign:
93V029000 on 03/11/1993
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
01/31/1991 - 11/30/1992
Affected:
188
Defect:
The safety belt anchorage bolts do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". the seat anchorages could not maintain load of 5,000 lbs for 10 seconds.
Consequence:
The safety belts might not adequately protect seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Correction:
Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of fmvss 210.
Notes:
System: safety belts; fmvss 210.vehicle description: school buses and buses.note: all repairs were completed at the time the recall was issued.
Campaign:
93V032001 on 03/11/1993
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
03/31/1977 - 12/31/1991
Affected:
87,000
Defect:
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence:
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in seriousinjury or death.
Correction:
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Notes:
System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.
Campaign:
94V092000 on 05/22/1994
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
03/31/1991 - 10/31/1993
Affected:
423
Defect:
A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
Consequence:
Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
Correction:
Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.
Notes:
System: equipment; other labels.vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with caterpillar 3116 engine or hercules cng engine that utilize and electrical preheating element.note: if you do not receive the warning decals or the warning decals do not correct the defect, please call thomas built service center at 1-910-889-4871.also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
96V054000 on 03/28/1996
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
03/31/1977 - 12/31/1991
Affected:
4,500
Defect:
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence:
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.
Correction:
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.
Notes:
System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways.vehicle description: school buses equipped with a forward-mount handrail or a rearward-mount handrail. 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:
96V080000 on 05/08/1996
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
03/31/1977 - 02/29/1996
Affected:
13,545
Defect:
The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.
Consequence:
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.
Notes:
System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways. vehicle description: school buses equipped with jack-knife service doors and not equipped with hinge protector pad. 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.

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