Thomas Saf-t-liner 1995

Model Saf-t-liner made in 1995 by Thomas got 1 consumer complain there are 11 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, other and seats.

Model 1995

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.
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.
SEATS
97V192000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 12/22/1995 to 09/03/1997V (Vehicle)239103/08/1999MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/01/199711/20/1997571222
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses. the flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. if an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
NotesOwner notification began march 8, 1999.a preliminary owner notification letter was mailed june 12, 1998.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
97V020000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 07/01/1995 to 04/30/1996V (Vehicle)5505/12/1997MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.02/18/199702/26/1997571121
Defect SummaryThese buses with gross vehicle weight ratings (gvwr) of 36,200, do not meet the brake size and power requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, air brake systems, for vehicles of that gvwr.
Consequence SummaryThese buses do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will provide the owners with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. the repair will consist of changing the original rear slack adjusters and front brake chambers and increasing the air reservoir volume.
NotesNotes:owner notification began june 6, 1997. owners who do not receive the free repair parts and a 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
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.
STRUCTURE - BODY
04V398000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 01/01/1995 to 02/29/1996V (Vehicle)212508/10/2004MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/12/200408/13/2004
Defect SummaryCertain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between january 1, 1995, and february 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, passengers could be seriously injured.
Corrective SummaryThomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.
NotesCustomers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
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
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1/1901/01/199539797Introduction of a 24 inch windshield wiper blade. *tw11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
 Several cracks in the frame were located between the shock mountings and in the rear cross member bracket. mjs