1992-1996 Thomas All Star, Thomas MVP and others recall: body
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 5, 1996. It covers about 2,117 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,117
- reported
- Sep 5, 1996
- owners notified
- Dec 2, 1996
- related complaints
- 1
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail.
- Risk
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
Recall number 96V164000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about body problems.
1993 Thomas All Star1994 Thomas All Star1995 Thomas All Star1996 Thomas All Star1993 Thomas MVP1994 Thomas MVP1995 Thomas MVP1996 Thomas MVP1993 Thomas Saf-T-Liner1994 Thomas Saf-T-Liner1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner1996 Thomas Saf-T-Liner
Questions about recall 96V164000
Is there a recall on the 1992-1996 Thomas All Star, Thomas MVP and others body?
Yes. Recall 96V164000, reported on September 5, 1996, covers about 2,117 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V164000?
The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
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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