12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1996-03-29
Description
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
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 inserious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.
Notes
System: 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.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 1993-02-05
Description
The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Consequence
The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, bus windowretention and release.
Corrective Action
Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
Notes
System: visual systems; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses.
DEFECT #3 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1991-04-16
Description
Driver's safety belt is too short to meet length requirements of fmvss 209.
Consequence
Short safety belts would discourage driver from usingthem. Seat occupant not using safety belt would not have adequate protection incase of a sudden stop or accident.
Corrective Action
Replace the belt assembly with a compliant version.
Notes
System: safety belts; fmvss 209.vehicle description: school buses and transit buses; body type b, c, and d.
DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 1992-02-10
Description
The 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
When 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 Action
Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.
Notes
System: rear push-out window.vehicle description: buses and school buses with rear push-out windows foremergency egress.
DEFECT #5 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 1991-09-26
Description
The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.
Consequence
The drag link could become disconnected at either endwhich results in loss of steering control and the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action
Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts.
Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: buses, school buses.
DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1993-03-12
Description
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When 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 Action
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Notes
System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.
DEFECT #7 - SEATS
Posted on: 1990-11-29
Description
The seat do not comply with energy absorption requirements of fmvss 222.
Consequence
The rear facing seats had only one third of the requiredenergy absorption; a passenger using this seat could be injured in a sudden stopor an accident.
Corrective Action
Install new foldup seats with appropriate fasteners.
Notes
System: rear facing foldup seats.vehicle description: school buses with special rear facing foldup seats with aspecial cushion folding device-fastener.
DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1990-10-22
Description
The combination of type 2 elr seat belt and suspension type driver's seat causes safety belt cinching which becomes severe enough to distract or hinder driver from normal operation of bus.
Consequence
Distraction of driver could result in an accident.
Corrective Action
Install seat belt that incorporates some anti-cinching features and a new set of tether straps for suspension seat.
Notes
System: safety belts.vehicle description: transit buses and school buses with suspension type driversseat and type 2 elr safety belt.
DEFECT #9 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 1991-01-16
Description
Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(b) of fmvss 217.
Consequence
Buses would not comply with standards; in an emergency,exit from the push-out window could be hampered.
Corrective Action
Install new interior handle assembly to meet specifications.
Notes
System: release handle forpush-out window; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses; 24 to 90 passengers.
DEFECT #10 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 1991-10-04
Description
The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6c engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. This results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems.
Consequence
Loss of engine power and secondary loss of power assistedsystems reduces steering control, braking ability, visual systems and otherpower assisted operating systems, resulting in increased risk of vehicleaccident.
Corrective Action
Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid.
Notes
System: fuel pump.vehicle description: buses and school buses with cummins 6c engines.
DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 1990-02-22
Description
Upper anchorage of type 2 safety belt installed at the driver's seating position is not within the specified range as required by fmvss 210.
Consequence
Belts may be uncomfortable and obstruct vision to the left; buses would not comply with standard.
Corrective Action
Install reinforcing channel assuring that belts are within specified range.
Notes
System: safety belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: buses and school buses equipped with type 2 drivers belt.
DEFECT #12 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1996-05-09
Description
The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.
Consequence
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 Action
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.