Thomas All Star 1991
Model All Star made in 1991 by Thomas got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, structure and visibility.
Model 1991
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V142001 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 06/01/1990 to 08/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 336 | 09/03/1993 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 10/01/1993 | 10/25/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cap screws that hold the intermediate steering linkages onto the input and output shafts of the 90 degree steering gear box were improperly torqued, and can separate from the linkage connections. also, the keys were not installed in the keyways of the steering linkage and the steering box shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The cap screw separating from the intermediate linkage/90 degree gear box and the missing keys have the potential for catastrophicfailure of the steering system which may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove all fasteners connecting the steering gear box input and output shafts to the intermediate linkages and reassemble with new keys, cap screws, washers, and nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; gear box.vehicle description: school bus; front engine diesel chassis; 30,000 pound gvwr.note: thomas built is the only affected original equipment manufacturer and willbe performing the recall. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V139000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 120371 | 10/08/1996 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 07/23/1996 | 07/24/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V013000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 24570 | 08/13/1993 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | 571 | 217 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, bus windowretention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses. | |||||||||||||||