1993 Thomas School Bus recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1993 Thomas School Bus, covering 76,255 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Structure: bodyReported May 6, 1996 · 13,545 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.
Risk: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.

Recall number 96V080000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported April 15, 1996 · 37,717 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The fasteners used to secure the mounting foot of either forward or rearward handrails could be installed in such a manner as to allow the possibility that the nut used in the federal safety agency's handrail inspection procedure will catch between the fasteners.
Risk: A passenger's clothing could become caught in the handrail, and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Recall number 96V065000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported May 13, 1994 · 423 vehicles affected

What is wrong: A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
Risk: Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
Remedy: Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.

Recall number 94V092000 · 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

Questions about the 1993 Thomas School Bus recalls

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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 1993 Thomas School Bus have?

4, covering structure, equipment and visibility.

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