Thomas Mighty Mite 1977
Model Mighty Mite made in 1977 by Thomas got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure.
Model 1977
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 - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V221000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1977 to 06/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 46 | OVSC | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 10/11/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 217 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The emergency exit label which should be located at the left rearmost aisle seat position, was omitted. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | The proper exit label will be installed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: non-school buses.system: equipment; emergency exit label.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, occupants may not be ableto quickly locate the exit, and serious personal injuries could result. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||