Recalls for your 1978 Thomas Mighty Mite

Recalls for 1978 Thomas Mighty Mite

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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 1996-07-24
Description
An 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
If 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 Action
A 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.

Notes
System: 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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The emergency exit label which should be located at the left rearmost aisle seat position, was omitted.  This fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  217, bus window retention and release.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The proper exit label will be installed without charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: non-school buses.system: equipment; emergency exit label.consequences of defect: in the event of an emergency, occupants may not be ableto quickly locate the exit, and serious personal injuries could result.