Thomas Conventional 1994
Model Conventional made in 1994 by Thomas got 9 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and structure.
Model 1994
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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EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
95V042000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 01/01/1994 to 02/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 50 | 06/09/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/03/1995 | 03/06/1995 | 571 | 222 | |||||
Defect Summary | The air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will reroute the cover from the head impact zone and also replace the metal cover with a plastic cover. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
94V171000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 05/01/1994 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 206 | 12/09/1994 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 09/07/1994 | 09/22/1994 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | Retroflective markings on required emergency exits do not meet the location requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: if the retroflective markings are not properly located at emergency exits, occupants could not easily identify such exits in an emergency or accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install additional reflective tape around each emergency door's outside perimeter. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: equipment; emergency exit label.vehicle description: school buses.note: if the 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 or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please 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. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
95V004000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 06/01/1993 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 3076 | 03/10/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/11/1995 | 01/24/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The metal housing of the safety belt retractors on automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor safety belts can become deformed preventing extension and/or retraction of the belt. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Passengers would be unable to extend or retract their safety belts and would be at a risk of injury in the event of an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. damaged retractors will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior system; active restraints; belt retractors.vehicle description: transit and school buses.note: if the 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, please 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 | ||||||||||||||||
96V105000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 07/01/1991 to 02/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 6358 | 09/09/1996 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/17/1996 | 06/21/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | A 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
96V139000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1977 to 07/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 120371 | 10/08/1996 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 07/23/1996 | 07/24/1996 | |||||||
Defect Summary | An 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | A 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
97V031000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 07/01/1991 to 02/28/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 24082 | 04/14/1997 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/05/1997 | 03/20/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner 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 | ||||||||||||||||
00V360000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 01/01/1977 to 10/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 11500 | 02/08/2002 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/03/2000 | 11/06/2000 | 571 | 222 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Contact with this storage compartment does not meet the impact zone requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also 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 | ||||||||||||||||
95V087000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 09/01/1994 to 04/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 350 | 08/07/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 05/01/1995 | 05/18/1995 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: visual; glass; other; fmvss no. 217.vehicle description: school buses equipped with roof hatches.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, please 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. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
98V309000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 06/01/1993 to 11/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 500 | 04/27/1999 | OVSC | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 12/07/1998 | 12/14/1998 | 571 | 111 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses built on a navistar chassis. the cross view mirrors do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, rearview mirrors. the entire top surface of cylinder h is not visible as required. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a repair kit and detailed instructions. if an owner so desires, thomas built dealers can perform the repair for them. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began april 27,1999. owners who do not receive the free repair kit and installation instructions 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |