10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 2000-11-06
Description
Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with a storage compartment overhead to the left of the driver fail to meet fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
Contact with this storage compartment does not meet the impact zone requirements of the standard.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add padding to the sides of the storage compartment. Owner notification began february 8, 2002. 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 1-336-889-4871.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Posted on: 1998-12-14
Description
Vehicle description: school buses built on a navistar chassis. The cross view mirrors do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, rearview mirrors. The entire top surface of cylinder h is not visible as required.
Consequence
A driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with a repair kit and detailed instructions. If an owner so desires, thomas built dealers can perform the repair for them.
Notes
Owner notification began april 27,1999. Owners who do not receive the free repair kit and installation instructions 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - SEATS
Posted on: 1999-07-14
Description
Vehicle description: school buses. Restraining barriers and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. Nuts used to secure the plate the floor may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non-standard location. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the barriers and plates, install any nuts that are missing, and mount the reinforcement plate correctly.
Notes
Owner notification began may 5, 2000.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 1-336-881-7219.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - SEATS
Posted on: 1999-07-14
Description
Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with air suspension driver seat. Tether belts used to anchor the seat belt assembly to the floor were not installed on buses equipped with an air ride driver seat. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install the tether belt assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began march 31, 2000.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 1-336-881-7219.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1997-03-20
Description
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with outward opening service doors. The possibility exists for an item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
Consequence
If an item worn by a child were to catch in the opening, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, it could result in injury or death to the child.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the forward door post to verify that the opening is completely eliminated, and if necessary, will install sealant in any remaining portion of the opening.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification will begin april 14, 1997.notes: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 #6 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1996-10-16
Description
The fittings used to secure the school bus seats or wheel chair tie-downs to the track used in the track seating system do not seat properly resulting in noncompliance with fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a collision, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the fittings and replace the improperly machined track if necessary.
Notes
Owner notification began april 1, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonaable 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 #7 - SEATS
Posted on: 1997-11-20
Description
Vehicle description: school buses. The flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. If an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Notes
Owner notification began march 8, 1999.a preliminary owner notification letter was mailed june 12, 1998.owners who do not receive the free repair parts and detailed repair procedure 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 #8 - 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 #9 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 1995-05-18
Description
The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
Notes
System: visual; glass; other; fmvss no. 217.vehicle description: school buses equipped with roof hatches.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please 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 #10 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1996-06-21
Description
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
Consequence
A passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening 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 in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
A filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.
Notes
System: structure; body; handrails. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with certain front heater options and 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.