1987 Thomas Saf-t-liner Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V139000
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1977
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: October 8th, 1996

Defect Summary:
AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
A MOLDED COVER WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE MANUALLY OPERATED OUTWARD OPENING ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE DOOR CONTROL ROD ATTACHING BRACKET WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE OPENING THAT COULD ALLOW AN ITEM OF A CHILD'S CLOTHING TO BECOME SNAGGED.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY; HANDRAILS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY OPERATED OUTWARD OPENING SERVICE DOORS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V174000
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: November 1st, 1987

Defect Summary:
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.

Consequence Summary:
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: AIR BRAKE PLUMBINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH GVWR GREATER THAN 10,000 LBSAND BETWEEN THE RAILS FUEL TANK.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V090000
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1980
Manufactured End Date: June 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: June 5th, 1987

Defect Summary:
IN A FRONT END COLLISION, DUAL FUEL TANKS MAY SLIDE ON THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ALLOWING THE FUEL CROSSOVER PIPE END FITTINGS TO CONTACT A PIPE SUPPORT AND PROTECTION GUARD.

Consequence Summary:
THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANKS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUS OR SCHOOL BUS WITH GVWR GREATER THAN10,000 LBS.