THOMAS SCHOOL BUS 1990: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V013000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | SCHOOL BUS | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-08-13 | 1993-01-01 | 1993-02-05 |
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24570
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
Summary
THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.
Consequence
THE WINDOWS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOWRETENTION AND RELEASE."
Remedy
INSTALL TWO RETAINING CLIPS AT EACH NON-COMPLYING WINDOW.
Notes
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.
