Thomas Saf-t-liner 1992
Model Saf-t-liner made in 1992 by Thomas got 1 investigation as well as 7 recalls. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, air.
Model 1992
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V133000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 08/01/1988 to 06/12/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 8107 | 10/24/1997 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/22/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,s type frame rails and side mounted battery box. the battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. if the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 24, 1997. owners who do not receive the free repair parts and detailed repair procedure 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V021000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 09/01/1988 to 01/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 730 | 04/08/1996 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/29/1996 | 02/01/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. the emergency brakes would automatically apply. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. if contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall campaign has been superseded by campaign 97v030000.system: brakes; air; drum and shoe systems; chamber; brake. vehicle description: school and transit buses, 66-90 passenger, type d, rear engine equipped with 10 brakes and neway air suspension. 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 1-800-424-9393.1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 97V030000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 09/01/1988 to 01/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 695 | 04/28/1997 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/03/1997 | 03/14/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. the emergency brakes would automatically apply. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. if contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during april 1997. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V143000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 08/01/1992 to 06/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1150 | 10/17/1994 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/01/1994 | 08/17/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. the pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: rear engine transit buses equipped with caterpillar 3116, cummins 6c 300 hp, or hercules cng engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 96V164000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 01/01/1992 to 07/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 2117 | 12/02/1996 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 09/05/1996 | 09/18/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | The existing 1 bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2 bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin duringnote: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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V013000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 24570 | 08/13/1993 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | 571 | 217 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, bus windowretention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94025 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/07/1994 | 04/20/1994 | BRAKE TREADLE VALVE CORRODES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||