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
1996
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