http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/thomas/saf-t-linerThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 22 Dec 2024 08:17:24 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveCERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000021348000073042000000275/recall.aspxThu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 MY THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1995, AND FEBRUARY 29, 1996, WHICH ARE PREDOMINATELY OPERATED ON UNIMPROVED ROADS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE BUS BODY FRAMING STRUCTURE MEMBERS (RAFTERS) NEAR THE HORIZONTAL WINDOW HEADER WELDS AND AT THE SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS. http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000021348000069483000000275/recall.aspxThu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SYNTEC SEATS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION." SOME SEATS (1) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FOUR INCH CLEARANCE DURING THE TEST PROCEDURE, WHILE STILL MEETING THE POST TEST CONDITION; (2) FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIRED FRONTAL PRE-LOAD WHEN TESTING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; OR (3) WHILE STILL MEETING THE REQUIRED FORCE/DEFECTION, EXPERIENCE WELD BREAKAGE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000014586000092500000000318/recall.aspxThu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000013008000092500000000295/recall.aspxTue, 27 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN POSSIBLY HANG UP ON THE FLOOR RUBBER.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000013008000084358000000295/recall.aspxTue, 27 Mar 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008409000074000000000318/recall.aspxSat, 01 Nov 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008409000073042000000318/recall.aspxSat, 01 Nov 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE FLIP SEATS INSTALLED ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE REARWARD PUSH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008409000069483000000318/recall.aspxSat, 01 Nov 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. IF DEBRIS BECOMES TRAPPED BETWEEN THE PLASTIC CUP, WHICH SEALS THE OPENING WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN COMES THROUGH THE BUS FLOOR AND THE STEERING KNUCKLE, THE STEERING LINKAGE CAN BIND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008388000074000000000002/recall.aspxMon, 20 Oct 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000074000000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000073042000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000069483000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000069482000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000069481000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000069480000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000013679000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000069479000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000069478000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008326000034226000000202/recall.aspxFri, 22 Aug 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000073042000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000069483000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000069482000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000069481000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000069480000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000013679000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000069479000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000069478000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTCONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CHAMBER AND THE SUSPENSION BEAM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBER CLAMP BAND.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008124000034226000000104/recall.aspxMon, 03 Mar 1997 00:00:00 GMTTHESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008101000073042000000087/recall.aspxTue, 18 Feb 1997 00:00:00 GMTTHESE BUSES WITH GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GVWR) OF 36,200, DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS," FOR VEHICLES OF THAT GVWR.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008101000069483000000087/recall.aspxTue, 18 Feb 1997 00:00:00 GMTTHE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008099000073042000000207/recall.aspxWed, 12 Feb 1997 00:00:00 GMTTHE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008099000069483000000207/recall.aspxWed, 12 Feb 1997 00:00:00 GMTTHE NUT THAT SECURES THE VEHICLE'S MAIN POWER SUPPLY CAN LOOSEN CAUSING LOSS OF CONTACT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008099000069482000000207/recall.aspxWed, 12 Feb 1997 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000008074000073042000000318/recall.aspxMon, 13 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMTAN 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007922000073042000000275/recall.aspxThu, 05 Sep 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007922000069483000000275/recall.aspxThu, 05 Sep 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007922000069482000000275/recall.aspxThu, 05 Sep 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007922000069481000000275/recall.aspxThu, 05 Sep 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007922000069480000000275/recall.aspxThu, 05 Sep 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000073042000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000069483000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000069482000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000069481000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000069480000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000013679000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000069479000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000069478000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000034226000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000013678000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMTAN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/thomas/saf-t-liner/recalls/000007832000034225000000275/recall.aspxTue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMT