7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1988-08-16
Description
Luggage rack above the seats protrudes into the upper limit of the head impact zone.
Consequence
Buses do not comply with fmvss 222.
Corrective Action
Reposition luggage rack.
Notes
System: luggage rack/fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1987-07-13
Description
Opening the roof hatch past 90 degrees can disengage the hinge pin retainer ring allowing the hinge pins to work out.
Consequence
Roof hatch could separate from the bus and injureindividuals in the vicinity.
Corrective Action
Install two hinge pins to prevent roof hatch separation.
Notes
System: roof hatch.vehicle description: buses and school buses with emergency roof exists.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 1986-02-14
Description
A battery cable routing change may cause the positive cable to rub against the right front spring rear hanger, possibly causing a short circuit in the cable at the point of chafing. Consequence of defect: a short circuit at this location could result in loss of electrical power to the vehicle and could possibly cause a fire.
Consequence
Corrective Action
A repair kit, including clamps, brackets and instructions, will be sent to owners; or thomas distributor will do the repairs.
Notes
System: battery cable.vehicle description: conventional bus and school bus bodies mounted on ford chassis.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1987-02-05
Description
Heater hose may chafe primary and/or secondary hydraulic brake lines at the master cylinder.
Consequence
Hydraulic brake lines could rupture and lose fluidresulting in loss of braking power.
Corrective Action
Install protective bracket at master brake cylinder to prevent the heater hose from contacting the brake lines.
Notes
System: heater hose/hydraulic brake lines.vehicle description: conventional body buses and school buses on chevrolet orgmc chassis with gvwr greater than 10000 pounds.
DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Posted on: 1988-11-18
Description
Movable part of seat is not strong enough to support the seat belt.
Consequence
Seat belt may not properly restrain driver.
Corrective Action
Install a tether strap.
Notes
System: seat belt.vehicle description: buses and school buses with suspension type drivers seats.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1985-12-03
Description
The body is subject to shift forward during an impact and the fuel filler hose and/or fuel vent line hose may separate from either the fuel filler neck or the gas tank. This does not comply with fmvss 301. Consequence of defect: a fuel spill could occur and possibly result in a fire.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install new fuel filler and vent line hoses, which are capable of being stretched beyond the extent to which the body could shift forward during a 30 mph frontal impact.
Notes
System: fuel/fmvss 301. Vehicle description: school bus with gvwr of 10,000 lbs. Or less and buses over 10,000 lbs.
DEFECT #7 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 1985-11-13
Description
Sanders were installed without reinforcement plates at point where mounting angle brackets are attached to the bus body floor channel. Floor channel may crack, possibly allowing the sander to become detached from the bus body floor channel. Consequence of defect: if sander becomes detached it will pose a safety hazard to other vehicle on the highway.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install reinforcement plates to prevent cracking of floor channel.
Notes
System: structure/reinforcement plates.vehicle description. Buses produced with optional electric traction sanders located ahead of the rear wheels.