1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recalls (11)

Campaign:
95V087000 on 05/17/1995
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Manufactured:
08/31/1994 - 03/31/1995
Affected:
350
Defect:
The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
Notes:
System: visual; glass; other; fmvss no. 217.vehicle description: school buses equipped with roof hatches.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, 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:
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This recall campaign has been superseded by campaign 97v030000.system: brakes; air; drum and shoe systems; chamber; brake.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:
95V188002 on 04/18/1996
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Manufactured:
10/31/1993 - 07/31/1995
Affected:
75
Defect:
Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. these triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the cng.
Consequence:
Venting of the cng could result in a fire.
Correction:
Thomas built will replace the type iii pressure relief valve with the newer design "generation 2.5" pressure relief device.
Notes:
System: fuel; cng; pressure relief valve/device.vehicle description: school and transit buses powered by compressed naturalgas (cng) engines and equipped with lincoln composite cng fuel containers which incorporate mirada type iii pressure relief valves. (see mirada campaign no. 95e025 and lincoln campaign 95e025003).note: if the valves have not been replaced within a reasonable time free of charge, 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:
96V164000 on 09/17/1996
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
12/31/1991 - 07/30/1996
Affected:
2,117
Defect:
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail.
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:
The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin duringnote: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:
97V018000 on 02/25/1997
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
10/31/1994 - 11/18/1996
Affected:
1,800
Defect:
The nut that secures the vehicle's main power supply can loosen causing loss of contact.
Consequence:
This condition can result in a loss of vehicle power increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Thomas built will ship repair parts and a detailed repair procedure to the bus owners. the repair will consist of removing the original nut, located at the electrical panel, that secures the vehicle's main power supply, and replacing it with a flat washer and locking nut.
Notes:
Owner notification began march 31, 1997. owners who do not receive the repair parts and a detailed repair procedure within a reasonable time free of charge should contact thomas built at 1-910-841-5708.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
97V020000 on 02/25/1997
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
06/30/1995 - 04/29/1996
Affected:
55
Defect:
These buses with gross vehicle weight ratings (gvwr) of 36,200, do not meet the brake size and power requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," for vehicles of that gvwr.
Consequence:
These buses do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121.
Correction:
Thomas built will provide the owners with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. the repair will consist of changing the original rear slack adjusters and front brake chambers and increasing the air reservoir volume.
Notes:
Notes:owner notification began june 6, 1997. owners who do not receive the free repair parts and a 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.
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.
Campaign:
97V192000 on 11/19/1997
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
12/21/1995 - 09/02/1997
Affected:
2,391
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses. the flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. if an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Notes:
Owner notification began march 8, 1999.a preliminary owner notification letter was mailed june 12, 1998.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.
Campaign:
04V398000 on 08/12/2004
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
12/31/1994 - 02/28/1996
Affected:
2,125
Defect:
Certain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between january 1, 1995, and february 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, passengers could be seriously injured.
Correction:
Thomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.
Notes:
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER TSB

Bulletin:
1/19
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
introduction of a 24 inch windshield wiper blade. *tw

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