Thomas 1992–1996 Structure recall
Recalled September 5, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V164000 · Thomas
Hazard
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.
Units
2,117 units
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.
What to do
THE EXISTING 1" BOLTS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT WILL BE REPLACED WITH 1/2" BOLTS.
Product
Thomas ALL STAR · Thomas MVP · Thomas SAF-T-LINER
Manufacturer(s)
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →