THOMAS BUS 1986: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V006000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | BUS | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1991-04-19 | 1991-10-03 | 1991-01-16 |
Production Dates: 1985-02-01 - 1990-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2986
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1"B" OF FMVSS 217.
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARDS; IN AN EMERGENCY,EXIT FROM THE PUSH-OUT WINDOW COULD BE HAMPERED.
INSTALL NEW INTERIOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: RELEASE HANDLE FORPUSH-OUT WINDOW; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES; 24 TO 90 PASSENGERS.
