Recall 96V164000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1992-1996 THOMAS MVP
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,117 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V164000 |
| Manufacturer | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,117 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1992 THOMAS ALL STAR, 1992 THOMAS MVP, 1992 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1993 THOMAS ALL STAR, 1993 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1993 THOMAS MVP, 1994 THOMAS MVP, 1994 THOMAS ALL STAR, 1994 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1995 THOMAS ALL STAR, 1995 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1995 THOMAS MVP, 1996 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER, 1996 THOMAS ALL STAR, 1996 THOMAS MVP
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Defect Description
AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT ON THE FATENERS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT TO THE HANDRAIL.
Safety Consequence
IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH ON THIS AREA, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE EXISTING 1" BOLTS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT WILL BE REPLACED WITH 1/2" BOLTS.
Related Recalls for THOMAS
| 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 |