1993 Thomas All Star Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1993 Thomas All Star problems

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Structure: bodyReported September 5, 1996 · 2,117 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported July 23, 1996 · 120,371 vehicles affected

What is wrong: An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
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: A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.

Recall number 96V139000 · Recall details

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported October 1, 1993 · 336 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The cap screws that hold the intermediate steering linkages onto the input and output shafts of the 90 degree steering gear box were improperly torqued, and can separate from the linkage connections. Also, the keys were not installed in the keyways of the steering linkage and the steering box shaft.
Risk: The cap screw separating from the intermediate linkage/90 degree gear box and the missing keys have the potential for catastrophicfailure of the steering system which may result in an accident.
Remedy: Remove all fasteners connecting the steering gear box input and output shafts to the intermediate linkages and reassemble with new keys, cap screws, washers, and nuts.

Recall number 93V142001 · Recall details

Visibility: glass, side/rearReported January 1, 1993 · 24,570 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Risk: The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release."
Remedy: Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.

Recall number 93V013000 · Recall details

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Is the 1993 Thomas All Star reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1993 Thomas All Star.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Thomas All Star?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1993 Thomas All Star have?

4 recalls, covering structure, steering and visibility.

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