1980 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS RECALL - #96V080000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT SHIELDED AND CAN SNAG EXITING CHILDREN'S CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1980 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1977 - 3/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
5/9/1996 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/16/1996 |
| # Affected |
13,545 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT SHIELDED AND CAN SNAG EXITING CHILDREN'S CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES. |
| Consequences |
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND 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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HINGE PADS TO PREVENT THE SNAGGING OF PASSENGER'S CLOTHING. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; HANDRAILS AT BUS ENTRYWAYS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JACK-KNIFE SERVICE DOORS AND NOT EQUIPPED WITH HINGE PROTECTOR PAD. 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 |
1980 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1980 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1980 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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