1994 Thomas School Bus recall: latch
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 1, 1994. It covers about 1,458 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,458
- reported
- Nov 1, 1994
- owners notified
- Feb 6, 1995
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- The hole in the bolt portion of the vandalock was drilled in an incorrect location, allowing the pin to be inserted with the bolt in the locked position while bypassing the starter interlock. This can result in the engine starting system operating while the emergency exit door is locked. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window release and retention."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: vehicles operated while emergency exits are locked result in increased risk of passenger entrapment when involved in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will rivet a metal shield to the vandalock cover to prevent pin insertion in the event that the pin hole has been incorrectly located.
Recall number 94V214000
Affected vehicles
- Thomas School Bus 1994 1994
Questions about recall 94V214000
Is there a recall on the 1994 Thomas School Bus latch?
Yes. Recall 94V214000, reported on November 1, 1994, covers about 1,458 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V214000?
Dealers will rivet a metal shield to the vandalock cover to prevent pin insertion in the event that the pin hole has been incorrectly located.
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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