NHTSA Recall 97V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V031000; Date: Mar. 5, 1997
If an item worn by a child were to catch in the opening, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, it could result in injury or death to the child.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Thomas Conventional; 1992 Thomas Conventional; 1993 Thomas Conventional; 1994 Thomas Conventional; 1995 Thomas Conventional; 1996 Thomas Conventional
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Affected Units:: 24,082
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with outward opening service doors. The possibility exists for 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:
Dealers will inspect the forward door post to verify that the opening is completely eliminated, and if necessary, will install sealant in any remaining portion of the opening.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin April 14, 1997. Notes: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: Apr 14, 1997
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