NHTSA Recall 96V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V105000; Date: Jun. 17, 1996
A passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Thomas Conventional; 1992 Thomas Conventional; 1993 Thomas Conventional; 1994 Thomas Conventional; 1995 Thomas Conventional; 1991 Thomas Vista; 1992 Thomas Vista; 1993 Thomas Vista; 1994 Thomas Vista; 1995 Thomas Vista
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 6,358
Recall Summary:
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
How to Fix:
A filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.
Recall Notes:
System: structure; body; handrails. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with certain front heater options and outward opening service doors. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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: Sep 9, 1996
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