1984 THOMAS THOMAS RECALL - #85V143000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
SANDERS WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT REINFORCEMENT PLATES AT POINT WHERE MOUNTING ANGLE BRACKETS ARE ATTACHED TO THE BUS BODY FLOOR CHANNEL. FLOOR CHANNEL MAY CRACK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SANDER TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE BUS BODY FLOOR CHANNEL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SANDER BECOMES DETACHED IT WILL POSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Vehicle |
1984 THOMAS THOMAS |
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Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
Manufactured between |
1/1/1980 - 7/1/1985 |
Recalled on |
11/13/1985 |
Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
# Affected |
96 |
Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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Description |
SANDERS WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT REINFORCEMENT PLATES AT POINT WHERE MOUNTING ANGLE BRACKETS ARE ATTACHED TO THE BUS BODY FLOOR CHANNEL. FLOOR CHANNEL MAY CRACK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SANDER TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE BUS BODY FLOOR CHANNEL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SANDER BECOMES DETACHED IT WILL POSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. |
Consequences |
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Corrective action |
INSTALL REINFORCEMENT PLATES TO PREVENT CRACKING OF FLOOR CHANNEL. |
Notes |
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE/REINFORCEMENT PLATES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION. BUSES PRODUCED WITH OPTIONAL ELECTRIC TRACTION SANDERS LOCATED AHEAD OF THE REAR WHEELS. |
See also |
1984 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, SWITCH
1984 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1984 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1984 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1984 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE
1984 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
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