10 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 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1996-04-22
Description
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
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 Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 1994-05-23
Description
A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
Consequence
Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
Corrective Action
Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.
Notes
System: equipment; other labels.vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with caterpillar 3116 engine or hercules cng engine that utilize and electrical preheating element.note: if you do not receive the warning decals or the warning decals do not correct the defect, please call 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.
DEFECT #4 - 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 #5 - 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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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 #9 - 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.
DEFECT #10 - 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.