1993 THOMAS MIGHTY MITE Recalls (2)

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.

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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.

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