1992 Thomas Minotour Problems: 0 Complaints, 5 Recalls

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Structure: bodyReported July 25, 1997 · 8,187 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with manually operated outward opening entrance doors. An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can becomecaught 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 in serious injury or death.
Remedy: These buses were originally included in recall campaign 96v‑139. However, the repair did not eliminate the potential snagging point between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket. Therefore, owners are being renotified to inspect the orientation of the door control. If the door control does not match the orientation described in the renotification letter, the owner will be instructed to remove the existing control and the original recall repair part, reoirient the door control, and reinstall the recall repair part.

Recall number 97V117000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported October 1, 1996 · 517 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Risk: If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: General motors is working in conjunction with carpenter, thomas built and u.s. Bus in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses, and if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.

Recall number 96V162000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported September 12, 1996 · 400 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses built on gm p3 cutaway chassis. The school bus, when tested in accordance with fmvss no. 301, exceeded the allowable fuel spillage as specified by the standard. The fuel tank was punctured as a result of the impact of the moving barrier.
Risk: If a vehicle crash were to occur, fuel leakage could result. If an ignition source were present, this condition could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: General motors is working in conjunction with thomas built in providing the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will add new shielding for the fuel tank, new fill pipe and vent hoses; and, if required, add additional attachments to secure the school bus body to the chassis.

Recall number 96V162002 · 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

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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5 recalls, covering structure, fuel system, gasoline and visibility.

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