Recall 96V080000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1977-1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 13,545 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V080000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 13,545 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1977 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1978 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1979 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1980 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1981 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1982 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1983 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1984 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1985 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1986 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1987 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1988 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1989 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1990 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1993 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1995 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
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Defect Description
THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT SHIELDED AND CAN SNAG EXITING CHILDREN'S CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES.
Safety Consequence
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HINGE PADS TO PREVENT THE SNAGGING OF PASSENGER'S CLOTHING.
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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 |