Recalls for 1988 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 - 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 #3 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Posted on: 1991-01-16
Description
Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(b) of fmvss 217.

Consequence
Buses would not comply with standards; in an emergency,exit from the push-out window could be hampered.

Corrective Action
Install new interior handle assembly to meet specifications.

Notes
System: release handle forpush-out window; fmvss 217.vehicle description: buses and school buses; 24 to 90 passengers.

DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Posted on: 1991-10-04
Description
The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6c engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. This results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems.

Consequence
Loss of engine power and secondary loss of power assistedsystems reduces steering control, braking ability, visual systems and otherpower assisted operating systems, resulting in increased risk of vehicleaccident.

Corrective Action
Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid.

Notes
System: fuel pump.vehicle description: buses and school buses with cummins 6c engines.

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Posted on: 1990-02-22
Description
Upper anchorage of type 2 safety belt installed at the driver's seating position is not within the specified range as required by fmvss 210.

Consequence
Belts may be uncomfortable and obstruct vision to the left; buses would not comply with standard.

Corrective Action
Install reinforcing channel assuring that belts are within specified range.

Notes
System: safety belt anchorage; fmvss 210.vehicle description: buses and school buses equipped with type 2 drivers belt.