Thomas School Bus 1980

Model School Bus made in 1980 by Thomas got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, visibility.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STRUCTURE - BODY
96V080000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1977 to 03/01/1996V (Vehicle)1354509/16/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.05/06/199605/09/1996
Defect SummaryThe door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.
Consequence SummaryWhen a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and 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 SummaryDealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.
NotesSystem: equipment; handrails at bus entryways. vehicle description: school buses equipped with jack-knife service doors and not equipped with hinge protector pad. 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.
93V032001THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1977 to 01/01/1992V (Vehicle)8700011/15/1993ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/29/199303/12/1993
Defect SummaryPassengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in seriousinjury or death.
Corrective SummaryReplace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
NotesSystem: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.
96V054000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1977 to 01/01/1992V (Vehicle)450006/05/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/26/199603/29/1996
Defect SummaryPassenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and 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 inserious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryReplace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.
NotesSystem: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways.vehicle description: school buses equipped with a forward-mount handrail or a rearward-mount handrail. 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.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
92V013000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 10/01/1980 to 01/01/1992V (Vehicle)750010/23/1992MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.01/03/199202/10/1992
Defect SummaryThe center actuator that releases two catches via two pull rods can become non-functional from poor or improper maintenance, lack of lubrication, corrosion, or a combination all three causes.
Consequence SummaryWhen the center actuator is non-functional, the windowis very difficult to open, and would not function as an emergency exit in caseof a vehicular accident.
Corrective SummaryRemove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.
NotesSystem: rear push-out window.vehicle description: buses and school buses with rear push-out windows foremergency egress.