Recall 00V360000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER Defect in 1977-2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
RECALL This recall affects up to 11,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V360000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 11,500 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1977 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1978 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1979 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1980 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1981 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1982 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1983 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1984 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1985 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1986 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1987 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1988 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1989 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1990 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1991 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1992 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1993 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1994 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1995 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1997 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1998 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 1999 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL, 2000 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A STORAGE COMPARTMENT OVERHEAD TO THE LEFT OF THE DRIVER FAIL TO MEET FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Safety Consequence
CONTACT WITH THIS STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOES NOT MEET THE IMPACT ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD PADDING TO THE SIDES OF THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 8, 2002. 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 1-336-889-4871.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V395000 | 1998 THOMAS VISTA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 24,698 | |
| 16V407000 | 1999 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 717 | |
| 15V425000 | 2003 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3,013 | |
| 15V432000 | 2005 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER CONVENTIONAL | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 103,038 | |
| 14V423000 | 2014 THOMAS MYBUS | SEAT BELTS | 4 | |
| 08V622000 | 2003 THOMAS ER | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 18,198 | |
| 08V356000 | 1997 THOMAS MVP ER | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3,773 | |
| 08V430000 | 2006 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,419 | |
| 08V432000 | 2007 THOMAS MVP EF | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,046 | |
| 08V087000 | 2006 THOMAS ER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 243,435 |