1994 THOMAS MVP 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 MVP |
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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 MVP Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1994 THOMAS MVP Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
1994 THOMAS MVP Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1994 THOMAS MVP Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1994 THOMAS MVP Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1994 THOMAS MVP Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1994 THOMAS MVP Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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