Thomas Conventional 1987

Model Conventional made in 1987 by Thomas got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, unknown or other.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
00V360000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1977 to 10/15/2000V (Vehicle)1150002/08/2002MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/03/200011/06/2000571222
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain school buses equipped with a storage compartment overhead to the left of the driver fail to meet fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryContact with this storage compartment does not meet the impact zone requirements of the standard.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add padding to the sides of the storage compartment. owner notification began february 8, 2002. 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 1-336-889-4871.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).