Thomas All Star (1982) – 96V139000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

THOMAS

Model Of Vehicle

ALL STAR

Year

1982

Recall Campaign Number

96V139000

Component Description

Structure:Body

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19770401

End Of Manufacture

19960701

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

120371

Date Owners Notified

19961008

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Date Report Received

19960723

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard