1994 THOMAS ALL STAR RECALL - #96V164000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT ON THE FATENERS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT TO THE HANDRAIL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1994 THOMAS ALL STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1992 - 7/31/1996 |
| Recalled on |
9/18/1996 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/2/1996 |
| # Affected |
2,117 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT ON THE FATENERS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT TO THE HANDRAIL. |
| Consequences |
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 |
THE EXISTING 1" BOLTS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT WILL BE REPLACED WITH 1/2" BOLTS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURINGNOTE: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. |
| See also |
1994 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1994 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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