Thomas School BUS (1977-1996): Structure
Recall 96V080000 · May 6, 1996 · Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
13,545
vehicles affected
13,545
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V080000
- Date
- May 6, 1996
- Maker
- Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
- Units affected
- 13,545
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 1977-1996
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT SHIELDED AND CAN SNAG EXITING CHILDREN'S CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HINGE PADS TO PREVENT THE SNAGGING OF PASSENGER'S CLOTHING.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 20 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | School Bus | 1977-1996 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V080000?
1 model: Thomas School Bus (1977-1996), about 13,545 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V080000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HINGE PADS TO PREVENT THE SNAGGING OF PASSENGER'S CLOTHING.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.