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2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.Recall Details

2001 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SEATS

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYNTEC SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS (1) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FOUR INCH CLEARANCE DURING THE TEST PROCEDURE, WHILE STILL MEETING THE POST TEST CONDITION; (2) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FRONTAL PRE-LOAD WHEN TESTING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; OR (3) WHILE STILL MEETING THE REQUIRED FORCE/DEFECTION, EXPERIENCE WELD BREAKAGE.Recall Details

2000 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.Recall Details

1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SEATS

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."Recall Details

1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1997 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. IF DEBRIS BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE PLASTIC CUP, WHICH SEALS THE OPENING WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN COMES THROUGH THE BUS FLOOR AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE, THE STEERING LINKAGE CAN BIND.Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SEATS

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS. Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Problem: THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Problem: THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SEATS

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Problem: SOME TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE TRIGGERS WERE NOT X-RAYED. THESE TRIGGERS COULD CONTAIN INTERNAL VOIDS THAT WOULD MAKE THE TRIGGERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ADVANCED CREEP CAUSING FALSE ACTIVATION AND VENTING OF THE CNG.Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Problem: THE ROOF HATCHES ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE EXTERIOR HANDLE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Problem: THESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Problem: THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS. Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SEATS

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."Recall Details

1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Problem: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT IN THE PRNDL INDICATOR.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Problem: A SUDDEN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOSS DURING HARD TURNS RESULTS IN A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE PRESSURE LOSS OCCURS WHEN THE HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN ENGINE COOLING FAN TURNS OFF IN THE TURN.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Problem: THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Problem: THE METAL HOUSING OF THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS ON AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR/EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR SAFETY BELTS CAN BECOME DEFORMED PREVENTING EXTENSION AND/OR RETRACTION OF THE BELT.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Problem: THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE COVERS DO NOT MEET THE HEAD IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Problem: THE ROOF HATCHES ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE EXTERIOR HANDLE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Problem: SOME TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE TRIGGERS WERE NOT X-RAYED. THESE TRIGGERS COULD CONTAIN INTERNAL VOIDS THAT WOULD MAKE THE TRIGGERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ADVANCED CREEP CAUSING FALSE ACTIVATION AND VENTING OF THE CNG.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Problem: THE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Problem: SOME TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE TRIGGERS WERE NOT X-RAYED. THESE TRIGGERS COULD CONTAIN INTERNAL VOIDS THAT WOULD MAKE THE TRIGGERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ADVANCED CREEP CAUSING FALSE ACTIVATION AND VENTING OF THE CNG.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Problem: THE METAL HOUSING OF THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS ON AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR/EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR SAFETY BELTS CAN BECOME DEFORMED PREVENTING EXTENSION AND/OR RETRACTION OF THE BELT.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Problem: THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Problem: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT IN THE PRNDL INDICATOR.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Problem: A SUDDEN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOSS DURING HARD TURNS RESULTS IN A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE PRESSURE LOSS OCCURS WHEN THE HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN ENGINE COOLING FAN TURNS OFF IN THE TURN.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Problem: A SUDDEN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOSS DURING HARD TURNS RESULTS IN A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE PRESSURE LOSS OCCURS WHEN THE HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN ENGINE COOLING FAN TURNS OFF IN THE TURN.Recall Details

1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Problem: THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.Recall Details

1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1991 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1991 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1991 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Problem: THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.Recall Details

1991 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1991 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1990 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1990 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1990 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Problem: THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.Recall Details

1990 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1990 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1989 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1989 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1989 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1989 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.Recall Details

1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Problem: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.Recall Details

1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE

Problem: A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE WAS OMITTED IN FRONT AIR BRAKE PLUMBING THAT IS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121.Recall Details

1988 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.Recall Details

1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1986 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Problem: TWO THROTTLE RETURN SPRING DEFECTS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. (1) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES MAY HAVE A THROTTLE RETURN SPRING THAT BREAKS AND PREVENTS THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL; (2) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS VT-225 ENGINES MAY HAVE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE SLAVE CYLINDER INSTEAD OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP LEVER. IF FAILURE OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE MAY ACCELERATE TO ITS MAXIMUM GOVERNED RPM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN EITHER CASE, THROTTLE CONTROL WILL BE LOST WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.Recall Details

1986 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1986 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1985 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1985 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1985 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Problem: TWO THROTTLE RETURN SPRING DEFECTS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. (1) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES MAY HAVE A THROTTLE RETURN SPRING THAT BREAKS AND PREVENTS THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL; (2) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS VT-225 ENGINES MAY HAVE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE SLAVE CYLINDER INSTEAD OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP LEVER. IF FAILURE OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE MAY ACCELERATE TO ITS MAXIMUM GOVERNED RPM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN EITHER CASE, THROTTLE CONTROL WILL BE LOST WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.Recall Details

1984 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Problem: TWO THROTTLE RETURN SPRING DEFECTS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. (1) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES MAY HAVE A THROTTLE RETURN SPRING THAT BREAKS AND PREVENTS THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL; (2) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS VT-225 ENGINES MAY HAVE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE SLAVE CYLINDER INSTEAD OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP LEVER. IF FAILURE OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE MAY ACCELERATE TO ITS MAXIMUM GOVERNED RPM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN EITHER CASE, THROTTLE CONTROL WILL BE LOST WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.Recall Details

1984 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1984 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1983 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1983 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Problem: TWO THROTTLE RETURN SPRING DEFECTS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. (1) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES MAY HAVE A THROTTLE RETURN SPRING THAT BREAKS AND PREVENTS THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL; (2) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS VT-225 ENGINES MAY HAVE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE SLAVE CYLINDER INSTEAD OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP LEVER. IF FAILURE OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE MAY ACCELERATE TO ITS MAXIMUM GOVERNED RPM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN EITHER CASE, THROTTLE CONTROL WILL BE LOST WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.Recall Details

1983 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1982 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1982 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

Problem: TWO THROTTLE RETURN SPRING DEFECTS ARE INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL. (1) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES MAY HAVE A THROTTLE RETURN SPRING THAT BREAKS AND PREVENTS THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL; (2) BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS VT-225 ENGINES MAY HAVE THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE SLAVE CYLINDER INSTEAD OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP LEVER. IF FAILURE OCCURS IN THE ACCELERATION CONTROL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE MAY ACCELERATE TO ITS MAXIMUM GOVERNED RPM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN EITHER CASE, THROTTLE CONTROL WILL BE LOST WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.Recall Details

1982 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1981 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1981 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1980 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1980 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1979 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1978 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details

1977 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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.Recall Details
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