NHTSA Campaign 95V042000

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Issued by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. · Reported Mar 3, 1995 · 50 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE COVERS DO NOT MEET THE HEAD IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE COVER FROM THE HEAD IMPACT ZONE AND ALSO REPLACE THE METAL COVER WITH A PLASTIC COVER.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
THOMAS ALL STAR 1994 50
THOMAS CONVENTIONAL 1994 50
THOMAS SAF-T-LINER 1994 50
THOMAS VISTA 1994 50

Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V042000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.