NHTSA Recall 94V171000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V171000; Date: Sep. 7, 1994
Consequence of non-compliance: if the retroflective markings are not properly located at emergency exits, occupants could not easily identify such exits in an emergency or accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Thomas Conventional; 1994 Thomas Minotour; 1994 Thomas Vista
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 206
Recall Summary:
Retroflective markings on required emergency exits do not meet the location requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install additional reflective tape around each emergency door's outside perimeter.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; emergency exit label. Vehicle description: school buses. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 9, 1994
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