Thomas Conventional 1991

Model Conventional made in 1991 by Thomas got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, unknown or other and visibility.

Model 1991

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY
96V105000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 07/01/1991 to 02/01/1996V (Vehicle)635809/09/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/17/199606/21/1996
Defect SummaryAn item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
Consequence SummaryA passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryA filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.
NotesSystem: structure; body; handrails. vehicle description: school buses equipped with certain front heater options and 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.
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.
97V031000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 07/01/1991 to 02/28/1996V (Vehicle)2408204/14/1997ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/05/199703/20/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses equipped with outward opening service doors. the possibility exists for an item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
Consequence SummaryIf an item worn by a child were to catch in the opening, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, it could result in injury or death to the child.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the forward door post to verify that the opening is completely eliminated, and if necessary, will install sealant in any remaining portion of the opening.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification will begin april 14, 1997.notes: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).
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
93V013000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. V (Vehicle)2457008/13/1993MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.01/01/199302/05/1993571217
Defect SummaryThe current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Consequence SummaryThe windows do not comply with fmvss 217, bus windowretention and release.
Corrective SummaryInstall two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
NotesSystem: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses.

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