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Safety recall · 91V006000

Visibility: glass, side / rear Thomas recall

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 3, 1991. It covers about 2,986 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V006000
Reported
Oct 3, 1991
Vehicles
2,986
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(B) of fmvss 217.

The risk

Buses would not comply with standards; in an emergency,exit from the push-out window could be hampered.

The fix

Install new interior handle assembly to meet specifications.

Contacts

System: release handle for push-out window; fmvss 217.Vehicle description: buses and school buses; 24 to 90 passengers.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Thomas dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 91V006000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Thomas Bus02C
1986 Thomas Bus02C
1987 Thomas Bus02C
1988 Thomas Bus05F
1989 Thomas Bus06F
1990 Thomas Bus07F
1985 Thomas School Bus06D
1986 Thomas School Bus06D
1987 Thomas School Bus06D
1988 Thomas School Bus08D
1989 Thomas School Bus09F
1990 Thomas School Bus012F

Questions

Is the 91V006000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 91V006000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 91V006000 announced?

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on October 3, 1991. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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