1984 Thomas Bus Recalls
All 1984 Thomas Bus recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.February 10th, 1992
Recalled Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Recall Date
February 10th, 1992
February 10th, 1992
Units Effected
7,500
7,500
NHTSA Campaign Number: 92V013000
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1980
Manufactured End Date: January 1st, 1992
Date of Owner Notification: October 23rd, 1992
Defect 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. Consequence Summary:
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. Corrective Summary:
REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR. Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR PUSH-OUT WINDOW.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH REAR PUSH-OUT WINDOWS FOREMERGENCY EGRESS.
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