1989 THOMAS BUS Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 89V192000 on 11/27/1989
- Component:
- Seats:front assembly:recliner
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1988 - 09/30/1989
- Affected:
- 561
- Defect:
- The adjustable seat back structure and tilt mechanism may not withstand rearward force required by fmvss 207.
- Consequence:
- Buses are not in compliance with fmvss 207; seatbackcould fail in an accident increasing potential for injury to occupant.
- Correction:
- Install new seat back structure and tilt mechanism assembly that complies with standard.
- Notes:
- System: seat back / fmvss 207vehicle description: buses and school buses.
- Campaign:
- 90V025000 on 02/21/1990
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1988 - 02/28/1990
- Affected:
- 48
- Defect:
- Upper anchorage of type 2 safety belt installed at the driver's seating position is not within the specified range as required by fmvss 210.
- Consequence:
- Belts may be uncomfortable and obstruct vision to the left; buses would not comply with standard.
- Correction:
- Install reinforcing channel assuring that belts are within specified range.
- Notes:
- System: safety belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: buses and school buses equipped with type 2 drivers belt.
- Campaign:
- 91V006000 on 01/15/1991
- Component:
- Visibility:glass, side/rear
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1985 - 09/30/1990
- Affected:
- 2,986
- Defect:
- Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(b) of fmvss 217.
- Consequence:
- Buses would not comply with standards; in an emergency,exit from the push-out window could be hampered.
- Correction:
- Install new interior handle assembly to meet specifications.
- Notes:
- System: release handle forpush-out window; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses; 24 to 90 passengers.
- 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:
- 92V120000 on 08/27/1992
- Component:
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1988 - 07/31/1992
- Affected:
- 1
- Defect:
- The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components.
- Consequence:
- The bad welds can develop cracks that can cause completeseparation of the driveshaft. this can result in loss of motive power for thevehicle and possible loss of vehicle control.
- Correction:
- Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts.
- Notes:
- System: powertrain.vehicle description: school buses equipped with north american driveshafts.
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