Thomas Bus 1981
Model Bus made in 1981 by Thomas got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1981
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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| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V013000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 10/01/1980 to 01/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 7500 | 10/23/1992 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/03/1992 | 02/10/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||