Thomas All Star recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Thomas All Star, covering 147,444 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Thomas All Star recalls by model year
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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 · Recall details
Structure: body
- 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
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
- What is wrong
- The air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reroute the cover from the head impact zone and also replace the metal cover with a plastic cover.
Recall number 95V042000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- 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/rear
- 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
Questions about the Thomas All Star recalls
How do I check if my Thomas All Star has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Thomas All Star have?
5, covering structure, equipment and steering.
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