THOMASBus
NHTSA vehicle recall lookup
1985 Thomas Bus recalls
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as Thomas Bus.
Most-mentioned components
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR · 2
Campaign 91V006000
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
Mar 10, 1991
Summary
RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.
Risk
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARDS; IN AN EMERGENCY,EXIT FROM THE PUSH-OUT WINDOW COULD BE HAMPERED.
Remedy
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INSTALL NEW INTERIOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Campaign 92V013000
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear
Mar 1, 1992
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Open campaign page →
REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR.
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