NHTSA Recall 95V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V087000; Date: May. 1, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Thomas Conventional; 1995 Thomas Conventional; 1994 Thomas Minotour; 1995 Thomas Minotour; 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner; 1994 Thomas Vista; 1995 Thomas Vista
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 350
Recall Summary:
The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
Recall Notes:
System: visual; glass; other; fmvss no. 217. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with roof hatches. Note: if your 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, 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: Aug 7, 1995
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