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1994 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall - Campaign #96V164000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1994 THOMAS ALL STAR RECALL - #96V164000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT ON THE FATENERS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT TO THE HANDRAIL.

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Vehicle 1994 THOMAS ALL STAR
Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Manufactured between 1/1/1992 - 7/31/1996
Recalled on 9/18/1996
Influenced by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owners Notified on 12/2/1996
# Affected 2,117
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY
Description AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT ON THE FATENERS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT TO THE HANDRAIL.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action THE EXISTING 1" BOLTS THAT SECURE THE HANDRAIL SUPPORT WILL BE REPLACED WITH 1/2" BOLTS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURINGNOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 1-910-889-4871.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1994 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER

1994 THOMAS ALL STAR Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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