| Make : THOMAS | Model : THOMAS | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19800101 - 19870501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V096000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870622 | Date Received by ODI: 19870702 | Date Added to Database: 19870713 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7330 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
OPENING THE ROOF HATCH PAST 90 DEGREES CAN DISENGAGE THE HINGE PIN RETAINER RING ALLOWING THE HINGE PINS TO WORK OUT. |
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Consequence:
ROOF HATCH COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BUS AND INJUREINDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL TWO HINGE PINS TO PREVENT ROOF HATCH SEPARATION. |
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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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