NHTSA Recall 92V013000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V013000; Date: Jan. 3, 1992
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Thomas BUS; 1981 Thomas BUS; 1982 Thomas BUS; 1983 Thomas BUS; 1984 Thomas BUS; 1985 Thomas BUS; 1986 Thomas BUS; 1987 Thomas BUS; 1988 Thomas BUS; 1989 Thomas BUS; 1990 Thomas BUS; 1991 Thomas BUS; 1992 Thomas BUS; 1980 Thomas School Bus; 1981 Thomas School Bus; 1982 Thomas School Bus; 1983 Thomas School Bus; 1984 Thomas School Bus; 1985 Thomas School Bus; 1986 Thomas School Bus; 1987 Thomas School Bus; 1988 Thomas School Bus; 1989 Thomas School Bus; 1990 Thomas School Bus; 1991 Thomas School Bus; 1992 Thomas School Bus
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 7,500
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.
Recall Notes:
System: rear push-out window. Vehicle description: buses and school buses with rear push-out windows foremergency egress.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 23, 1992
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