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1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall - Campaign #96V164000

Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 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.

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Vehicle	1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER
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

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	1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

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