| Make : THOMAS | Model : THOMAS | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19800101 - 19850701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V143000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19851104 | Date Added to Database: 19851113 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 96 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SANDERS WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT REINFORCEMENT PLATES AT POINT WHERE MOUNTING ANGLE BRACKETS ARE ATTACHED TO THE BUS BODY FLOOR CHANNEL. FLOOR CHANNEL MAY CRACK, POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE SANDER TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE BUS BODY FLOOR CHANNEL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SANDER BECOMES DETACHED IT WILL POSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL REINFORCEMENT PLATES TO PREVENT CRACKING OF FLOOR CHANNEL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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