1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS RECALL - #96V065000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE MOUNTING FOOT OF EITHER FORWARD OR REARWARD HANDRAILS COULD BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE NUT USED IN NHTSA'S HANDRAIL INSPECTION PROCEDURE WILL CATCH BETWEEN THE FASTENERS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1992 - 3/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
4/22/1996 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/12/1996 |
| # Affected |
37,717 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE MOUNTING FOOT OF EITHER FORWARD OR REARWARD HANDRAILS COULD BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE NUT USED IN NHTSA'S HANDRAIL INSPECTION PROCEDURE WILL CATCH BETWEEN THE FASTENERS. |
| Consequences |
A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING COULD BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND IF THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER PIECES; HANDRAIL AT BUS ENTRY WAYS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. NOTE: 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 SCHOOL BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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