| Make : THOMAS | Model : BUS | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19801001 - 19920101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V013000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19921023 | Date Received by ODI: 19920103 | Date Added to Database: 19920210 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THE CENTER ACTUATOR IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, THE WINDOWIS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN, AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT IN CASEOF A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR. |
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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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