Recall 87V096000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1980-1987 THOMAS THOMAS
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,330 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V096000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,330 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
OPENING THE ROOF HATCH PAST 90 DEGREES CAN DISENGAGE THE HINGE PIN RETAINER RING ALLOWING THE HINGE PINS TO WORK OUT.
Safety Consequence
ROOF HATCH COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BUS AND INJUREINDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY.
Remedy
INSTALL TWO HINGE PINS TO PREVENT ROOF HATCH SEPARATION.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V395000 | 1998 THOMAS VISTA | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 24,698 | |
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| 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 | |
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