Thomas Bus 1986
Model Bus made in 1986 by Thomas got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning visibility .
Model 1986
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. | |||||||||||||||
91V006000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 02/01/1985 to 10/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 2986 | 04/19/1991 | OVSC | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 10/03/1991 | 01/16/1991 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(b) of fmvss 217. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Buses would not comply with standards; in an emergency,exit from the push-out window could be hampered. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |