Thomas All Star 1994

Model All Star made in 1994 by Thomas got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure.

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
95V042000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1994 to 02/01/1995V (Vehicle)5006/09/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/03/199503/06/1995571222
Defect SummaryThe air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reroute the cover from the head impact zone and also replace the metal cover with a plastic cover.
NotesSystem: air conditioner; other part. vehicle description: school buses.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, 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.
STRUCTURE - BODY
96V139000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1996V (Vehicle)12037110/08/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/23/199607/24/1996
Defect SummaryAn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryA 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.
NotesSystem: 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.
96V164000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1992 to 07/31/1996V (Vehicle)211712/02/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/05/199609/18/1996
Defect SummaryAn 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryThe existing 1 bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2 bolts.
NotesOwner 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.