THOMAS UNSPECIFIED 1986: STRUCTURE:BODY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V096000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | UNSPECIFIED | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-06-22 | 1987-07-02 | 1987-07-13 |
Production Dates: 1980-01-01 - 1987-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7330
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
OPENING THE ROOF HATCH PAST 90 DEGREES CAN DISENGAGE THE HINGE PIN RETAINER RING ALLOWING THE HINGE PINS TO WORK OUT.
Consequence
ROOF HATCH COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BUS AND INJUREINDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY.
Remedy
INSTALL TWO HINGE PINS TO PREVENT ROOF HATCH SEPARATION.
Notes
SYSTEM: ROOF HATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH EMERGENCY ROOF EXISTS.
