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1990-1992 Thomas School Bus recall: body

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 29, 1993. It covers about 87,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
87,000
reported
Mar 29, 1993
owners notified
Nov 15, 1993

Structure: body

What is wrong
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Recall number 93V032001

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 93V032001

Is there a recall on the 1990-1992 Thomas School Bus body?

Yes. Recall 93V032001, reported on March 29, 1993, covers about 87,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 93V032001?

Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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