Thomas School Bus 1995

Model School Bus made in 1995 by Thomas got 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning structure .

Model 1995

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.
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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2101/24/199752293Enlargement of window latch slots. *jd07/17/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
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