NHTSA Campaign 95V087000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Issued by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. · Reported May 1, 1995 · 350 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE ROOF HATCHES ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE EXTERIOR HANDLE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, RESCUE PERSONNEL MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE ROOF HATCHES FROM THE OUTSIDE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING ROOF HATCH LID AND REPLACE IT WITH A LID EQUIPPED WITH AN EXTERIOR HANDLE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1994 | 350 |
| THOMAS | CONVENTIONAL | 1995 | 350 |
| THOMAS | MINOTOUR | 1994 | 350 |
| THOMAS | MINOTOUR | 1995 | 350 |
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER | 1994 | 350 |
| THOMAS | SAF-T-LINER | 1995 | 350 |
| THOMAS | VISTA | 1994 | 350 |
| THOMAS | VISTA | 1995 | 350 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V087000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.