| Make : THOMAS | Model : THOMAS | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19820901 - 19830201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V017000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19850212 | Date Received by ODI: 19850219 | Date Added to Database: 19850222 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 27 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE RACK AND GEAR TYPE LATCH ASSEMBLY OF THE EMERGENCY DOORS CAN BE OVERSTRESSED BY MISUSE OF THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE, MAKING THE GEARS SUBJECT TO FAILURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THESE GEARS TO FAIL WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY DOOR. THIS COULD RESULT IN PASSENGERS BEING TRAPPED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL COMPLETE NEW LATCH ASSEMBLIES WITH METAL GEARS TO REPLACE THE NYLON MATERIAL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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