Recall 92V013000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Defect in 1980-1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 92V013000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,500 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1980 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1980 THOMAS BUS, 1981 THOMAS BUS, 1981 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1982 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1982 THOMAS BUS, 1983 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1983 THOMAS BUS, 1984 THOMAS BUS, 1984 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1985 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1985 THOMAS BUS, 1986 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1986 THOMAS BUS, 1987 THOMAS BUS, 1987 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1988 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1988 THOMAS BUS, 1989 THOMAS BUS, 1989 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1990 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1990 THOMAS BUS, 1991 THOMAS BUS, 1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1992 THOMAS BUS
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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
REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR.
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