THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 1994: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V042000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-06-09 | 1995-03-03 | 1995-03-06 |
Production Dates: 1994-01-01 - 1995-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE COVERS DO NOT MEET THE HEAD IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE COVER FROM THE HEAD IMPACT ZONE AND ALSO REPLACE THE METAL COVER WITH A PLASTIC COVER.
SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONER; OTHER PART. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, 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.
