1993 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recalls (4)
- 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:
- 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:
- 96V065000 on 04/21/1996
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1992 - 02/29/1996
- Affected:
- 37,717
- Defect:
- The fasteners used to secure the mounting foot of either forward or rearward handrails could be installed in such a manner as to allow the possibility that the nut used in nhtsa's handrail inspection procedure will catch between the fasteners.
- Consequence:
- A passenger's clothing could become caught in the handrail, and if 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 becoming caught.
- Notes:
- System: equipment; other pieces; handrail at bus entry ways. vehicle description: school buses. 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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