Thomas Saf-t-liner 1994

Model Saf-t-liner made in 1994 by Thomas got 2 investigations there are 13 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system. The car had some investigations: power train, service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and fuel system, other.

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
97V133000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 08/01/1988 to 06/12/1997V (Vehicle)810710/24/1997MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/22/199708/29/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryIf an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryThomas 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.
NotesOwner 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
97V018000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 11/01/1994 to 11/19/1996V (Vehicle)180003/31/1997MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.02/12/199702/26/1997
Defect SummaryThe nut that secures the vehicle's main power supply can loosen causing loss of contact.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in a loss of vehicle power increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will ship repair parts and a detailed repair procedure to the bus owners. the repair will consist of removing the original nut, located at the electrical panel, that secures the vehicle's main power supply, and replacing it with a flat washer and locking nut.
NotesOwner notification began march 31, 1997. owners who do not receive the repair parts and a detailed repair procedure within a reasonable time free of charge should contact thomas built at 1-910-841-5708.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
95V042000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1994 to 02/01/1995V (Vehicle)5006/09/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/03/199503/06/1995571222
Defect SummaryThe air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reroute the cover from the head impact zone and also replace the metal cover with a plastic cover.
NotesSystem: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
95V188002THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 11/01/1993 to 08/01/1995V (Vehicle)7502/02/1996ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/25/199504/19/1996
Defect SummarySome temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. these triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the cng.
Consequence SummaryVenting of the cng could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will replace the type iii pressure relief valve with the newer design generation 2.5 pressure relief device.
NotesSystem: fuel; cng; pressure relief valve/device.vehicle description: school and transit buses powered by compressed naturalgas (cng) engines and equipped with lincoln composite cng fuel containers which incorporate mirada type iii pressure relief valves. (see mirada campaign no. 95e025 and lincoln campaign 95e025003).note: if the valves have not been replaced within a reasonable time free of charge, 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.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
95V148000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 08/01/1993 to 12/01/1994V (Vehicle)141310/20/1995ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/07/199508/21/1995
Defect SummaryThe automatic transmission will not shift into low gear due to a misalignment in the prndl indicator.
Consequence SummaryPrndl misalignment can cause the driver to be unawareof the gear position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will correct the misalignment of the automatic transmission.
NotesSystem: powertrain; transmission; automatic; indicator; lever; gear.vehicle description: rear engine chassis school and transit buses equipped with morse shifters.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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
95V004000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 06/01/1993 to 08/01/1994V (Vehicle)307603/10/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.01/11/199501/24/1995
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryPassengers 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 SummaryDealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. damaged retractors will be replaced.
NotesSystem: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER
96V021000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 09/01/1988 to 01/01/1996V (Vehicle)73004/08/1996ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.01/29/199602/01/1996
Defect SummaryContact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesThis 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.
97V030000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 09/01/1988 to 01/31/1996V (Vehicle)69504/28/1997ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/03/199703/14/1997
Defect SummaryContact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwner 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 - PUMP
94V172000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1994 to 09/01/1994V (Vehicle)3109/02/1994MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/07/199409/22/1994
Defect SummaryThe air compressor that drives the power steering pump can fail, resulting in loss of power steering assist.
Consequence SummaryLoss of power steering assist can cause loss of steering control resulting in an accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the air compressor with a new, high capacity air compressor.
NotesSystem: steering; power assist; pump.vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with cummins 6c engines.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 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.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
94V143000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 08/01/1992 to 06/01/1994V (Vehicle)115010/17/1994MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/01/199408/17/1994
Defect SummaryA 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 SummaryThe driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesSystem: 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
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.
96V164000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1992 to 07/31/1996V (Vehicle)211712/02/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.09/05/199609/18/1996
Defect SummaryAn 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 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 SummaryThe existing 1 bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2 bolts.
NotesOwner 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
95V087000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 09/01/1994 to 04/01/1995V (Vehicle)35008/07/1995MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.05/01/199505/18/1995571217
Defect SummaryThe roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence SummaryConsequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
NotesSystem: 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
2/2211/01/199439796New safety start switch bracket. *tw11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE95029THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.05/05/199509/19/1995PRNDL MISALIGNMENT95V148000
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE94025THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/07/199404/20/1994BRAKE TREADLE VALVE CORRODES
 There is no summary currently available