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.