Recall 85V143000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 1980-1985 THOMAS THOMAS
RECALL This recall affects up to 96 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V143000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 96 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SANDERS WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT REINFORCEMENT PLATES AT POINT WHERE MOUNTING ANGLE BRACKETS ARE ATTACHED TO THE BUS BODY FLOOR CHANNEL. FLOOR CHANNEL MAY CRACK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SANDER TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE BUS BODY FLOOR CHANNEL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SANDER BECOMES DETACHED IT WILL POSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY.
Remedy
INSTALL REINFORCEMENT PLATES TO PREVENT CRACKING OF FLOOR CHANNEL.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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