1994-1995 Thomas Conventional, Thomas Minotour and others recall: glass, side/rear
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 1, 1995. It covers about 350 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 350
- reported
- May 1, 1995
- owners notified
- Aug 7, 1995
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
Recall number 95V087000
Affected vehicles
- Thomas Conventional 1994-1995 19941995
- Thomas Minotour 1994-1995 19941995
- Thomas Saf-T-Liner 1994-1995 19941995
- Thomas Vista 1994-1995 19941995
Questions about recall 95V087000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1995 Thomas Conventional, Thomas Minotour and others glass, side/rear?
Yes. Recall 95V087000, reported on May 1, 1995, covers about 350 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 95V087000?
Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
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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