1993 THOMAS MINOTOUR Recalls (7)

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:
94V059000 on 04/12/1994
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
10/31/1993 - 02/28/1994
Affected:
109
Defect:
Safety belt anchorages do not comply with the strength requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
The seat occupant would suffer increased risk of injury the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident.
Correction:
Dealers will repair these safety belt anchorages.
Notes:
System: interior system; restraint; belt anchor and attachments; fmvss 210.vehicle description: school buses built on gm chassis.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please 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:
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:
96V162002 on 09/17/1996
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1992 - 06/29/1996
Affected:
400
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. the school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. the fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Consequence:
If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. if an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
General motors is working in conjunction with thomas built in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will add new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses; and, if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during september 1996.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 or general motors at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
96V162000 on 04/10/1997
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
07/31/1992 - 06/29/1996
Affected:
517
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. the school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. the fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Consequence:
If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. if an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and u.s. bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses, and if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.
Notes:
Owner notification began january 6, 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 general motors at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
97V117000 on 07/29/1997
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
03/31/1977 - 06/30/1996
Affected:
8,187
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with manually operated outward opening entrance doors. an item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can becomecaught 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 in serious injury or death.
Correction:
These buses were originally included in recall campaign 96v-139. however, the repair did not eliminate the potential snagging point between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket. therefore, owners are being renotified to inspect the orientation of the door control. if the door control does not match the orientation described in the renotification letter, the owner will be instructed to remove the existing control and the original recall repair part, reoirient the door control, and reinstall the recall repair part.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 6, 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:
99V266000 on 10/17/1999
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
10/31/1993 - 07/30/1996
Affected:
106
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses built on chevrolet chassis with a corrugated steel floor and and equipped with 45" wide restraining passenger seats. the 45" wide restraining passenger seat fails to comply with the performance requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained.
Correction:
Dealers will install two additional anchorage points connecting the seat to the floor.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 26, 2000. 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 1-336-889-4871.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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