1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS RECALL - #92V013000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
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| Vehicle |
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1980 - 1/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
2/10/1992 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/23/1992 |
| # Affected |
7,500 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for SEATS
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, DRAG, LINK, CONNECTION
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for SEATS
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for SEATS
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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