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1995 Thomas School Bus problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
1

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Recalls 2

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

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Defect investigations

Underhood fuel leakage and firesOpened March 31, 1998, closed September 21, 1998

A diesel fuel return line is alleged to fail in the underhood are causing fires

PE98020

Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Thomas School Bus 1

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2 recalls, covering structure.

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