Thomas School Bus 1993

Model School Bus made in 1993 by Thomas got 2 investigations as well as 4 recalls. The car had some investigations: electrical system and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment and structure.

Model 1993

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
94V092000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1991 to 11/01/1993V (Vehicle)42308/15/1994ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.05/13/199405/23/1994
Defect SummaryA decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
Consequence SummaryIgnition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
Corrective SummaryCustomers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.
NotesSystem: equipment; other labels.vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with caterpillar 3116 engine or hercules cng engine that utilize and electrical preheating element.note: if you do not receive the warning decals or the warning decals do not correct the defect, please call thomas built service center at 1-910-889-4871.also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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.
96V065000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 02/01/1992 to 03/01/1996V (Vehicle)3771706/12/1996MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.04/15/199604/22/1996
Defect SummaryThe fasteners used to secure the mounting foot of either forward or rearward handrails could be installed in such a manner as to allow the possibility that the nut used in nhtsa's handrail inspection procedure will catch between the fasteners.
Consequence SummaryA passenger's clothing could become caught in the handrail, and if 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 becoming caught.
NotesSystem: equipment; other pieces; handrail at bus entry ways. vehicle description: school buses. 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
93V013000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. V (Vehicle)2457008/13/1993MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.01/01/199302/05/1993571217
Defect SummaryThe current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Consequence SummaryThe windows do not comply with fmvss 217, bus windowretention and release.
Corrective SummaryInstall two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
NotesSystem: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE93053THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.05/26/199308/30/1993ELECTRICAL FIRE
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE98020THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.03/31/199809/21/1998UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRES
 A diesel fuel return line is alleged to fail in the underhood are causing fires