Thomas School Bus 1994
Model School Bus made in 1994 by Thomas got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and latches/locks/linkages.
Model 1994
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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V120000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 02/01/1994 to 06/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 285 | 09/30/1994 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/27/1994 | 06/29/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. the cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical system; alternator; regulator; starter.vehicle description: transit and school buses built on a navistar chassis witht444e 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 and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact 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. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V214000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 03/01/1994 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1458 | 02/06/1995 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/01/1994 | 11/22/1994 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The hole in the bolt portion of the vandalock was drilled in an incorrect location, allowing the pin to be inserted with the bolt in the locked position while bypassing the starter interlock. this can result in the engine starting system operating while the emergency exit door is locked. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window release and retention. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: vehicles operated while emergency exits are locked result in increased risk of passenger entrapment when involved in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will rivet a metal shield to the vandalock cover to prevent pin insertion in the event that the pin hole has been incorrectly located. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.vehicle description: school buses equipped with vandalock systems at the emergency exit doors.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 noncompliance, 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V080000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1977 to 03/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 13545 | 09/16/1996 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 05/06/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When 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 Summary | Dealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 96V065000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 02/01/1992 to 03/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 37717 | 06/12/1996 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 04/15/1996 | 04/22/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE98020 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/31/1998 | 09/21/1998 | UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRES | ||
| A diesel fuel return line is alleged to fail in the underhood are causing fires | ||||||