Recalls for your 1980 Thomas Saf-t-liner

Recalls for 1980 Thomas Saf-t-liner

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Thomas Saf-T- Liner SE4-196 in Penetanguishene, Ontario 22 November 2018

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Thomas Saf-T- Liner SE4-196 in Penetanguishene, Ontario 22 November 2018

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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 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1987-06-17
Description
In a front end collision, dual fuel tanks may slide on the support brackets allowing the fuel crossover pipe end fittings to contact a pipe support and protection guard.

Consequence
This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak.

Corrective Action
Install new fuel line guard, fasteners and, if necessary, a fitting.

Notes
System: fuel tanks.vehicle description: rear engine bus or school bus with gvwr greater than10,000 lbs.