Recalls for 1992 Thomas Bus

5 recalls found.

All Thomas Recalls

Taxibuses Arturo Prat - Thomas - DN-27 38 - Línea 5

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Bueno...por primera vez les traigo un diseño un tanto...exclusivo, ya que no existía el diseño de las Thomas que hubo en Chile a principios de los 90, tomé el diseño de una Blue Bird y lo transformé en una Thomas...En esta ocasión les traigo una de las hubo en Iquique y que pertenecía a Taxibuses Arturo Prat y que hacía los recorridos de las Líneas 5 y 15.

A lo largo de Chile hubo algunas de estas máquinas (Como en Iquique, Viña del Mar y Concepción creo) cuyas carrocerías fueron recicladas e insertadas en chasis Mercedes Benz LO 809 y 812 durante los años 1990 a 1992, por lo mismo, varias de las Thomas que hubo a lo largo de Chile eran muy diferentes entre si, aunque este podría ser considerado el modelo "estándar" ya que también se vieron máquinas asi que prestaban servicios de transporte de pasajeros de la Fuerza Aérea.

En cuanto a esta máquina, destacaba por sus características únicas y por ser de las máquinas más antiguas que circularon durante la licitación del Trans Iquique, a mediados del 2011, fue retirada de circulación para dar paso a las máquinas del Renueva tu Micro (Y a la llegada de las Ashok Leyland )

DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 1992-05-29
Description
A brake air line plumbing error causes the spring brakes to be applied without brake application when the air pressure in the primary tank drops to a level which automatically activates the spring brake system.

Consequence
Activation of the spring brake system without operatorbrake application will cause the spring brake to be applied, locking the brakeswithout any warning to the operator.

Corrective Action
Replace and reroute air brake hose to comply with fmvss 121.

Notes
System: air brakes, fmvss 121.vehicle description:buses and school buses.

DEFECT #3 - SEATS

Posted on: 1993-03-12
Description
The safety belt anchorage bolts do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. The seat anchorages could not maintain load of 5,000 lbs for 10 seconds.

Consequence
The safety belts might not adequately protect seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Corrective Action
Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of fmvss 210.

Notes
System: safety belts; fmvss 210.vehicle description: school buses and buses.note: all repairs were completed at the time the recall was issued.

DEFECT #4 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Posted on: 1992-08-28
Description
The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components.

Consequence
The bad welds can develop cracks that can cause completeseparation of the driveshaft. This can result in loss of motive power for thevehicle and possible loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action
Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts.

Notes
System: powertrain.vehicle description: school buses equipped with north american driveshafts.

DEFECT #5 - SEATS

Posted on: 1992-09-29
Description
Incorrect screws were used to attach the plywood seat back to the seat frame.

Consequence
The driver's seat back does not meet the strengthrequirements of fmvss 207, seating system. Should the seat back fail whilethe bus is in motion, the operator could lose control of the bus.

Corrective Action
Remove incorrect screws attaching the plywood back to the seat frame and install proper screws.

Notes
System: interior: driver's seat back; fmvss 207.vehicle description: buses and school buses.