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1987 THOMAS SAF-T-LINER

3 recalls — 0 complaints

96V139000 Jul 23, 1996
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
120,371 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
87V174000 Nov 12, 1987
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE RESERVOIR LINE FROM THE SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRONT BRAKE RESERVOIR INSTEAD OF THE REAR RESERVOIR.
Consequence
THIS PLUMBING ERROR AFFECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE AIRBRAKES WORK TO STOP THE BUS.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW AIR BRAKE TUBING TO CORRECT PLUMBING ERROR.
38 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
87V090000 Jun 11, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
IN A FRONT END COLLISION, DUAL FUEL TANKS MAY SLIDE ON THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ALLOWING THE FUEL CROSSOVER PIPE END FITTINGS TO CONTACT A PIPE SUPPORT AND PROTECTION GUARD.
Consequence
THIS CONTACT MAY BREAK OR CRACK THE FITTINGS, RESULTINGIN A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FUEL LINE GUARD, FASTENERS AND, IF NECESSARY, A FITTING.
616 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS SAF-T-LINER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE00008 Opened: Feb 10, 2000 — Closed: Jun 29, 2000
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1998
HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
ALLEGE THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURE RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF LIGHTING
PE95029 Opened: May 5, 1995 — Closed: Sep 19, 1995
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
PRNDL MISALIGNMENT
There is no summary currently available
PE93002 Opened: Feb 4, 1993 — Closed: Mar 31, 1993
PE — Closed
HANDRAIL SNAGS
There is no summary currently available

THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOMAS SAF-T-LINER across all model years (1977–2001).

101 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2001 2 1 View
2000 1 0 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 3 0 View
1996 10 0 View
1995 11 1 View
1994 13 0 View
1993 10 0 View
1992 7 0 View
1991 5 0 View
1990 5 0 View
1989 4 0 View
1988 5 0 View
1987 (current) 3 0
1986 3 0 View
1985 3 0 View
1984 3 0 View
1983 3 0 View
1982 3 0 View
1981 2 0 View
1980 2 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 1 0 View

Other THOMAS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
1603 0 0 View
1703 0 0 View
1803 0 0 View
1894 0 0 View
1984 0 0 View
2124 0 0 View
2234 0 0 View
2374 0 0 View