Defect Description For Recall
The Air Conditioning Hose Covers Do Not Meet The Head Impact Requirements Of Fmvss No. 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
THOMAS
Model Of Vehicle
ALL STAR
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
95V042000
Component Description
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance: This Condition Can Cause Personal Injury In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Reroute The Cover From The Head Impact Zone And Also Replace The Metal Cover With A Plastic Cover.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
19950201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
50
Date Owners Notified
19950609
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Date Report Received
19950303
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222