1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall - Campaign #97V031000

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1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #97V031000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OUTWARD OPENING SERVICE DOORS. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN A SMALL OPENING AT THE FLOOR LEVEL OF THE FORWARD DOOR POST.

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Vehicle 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Manufacturer THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Manufactured between 7/1/1991 - 2/28/1996 Recalled on 3/20/1997 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 4/14/1997 # Affected 24,082 Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OUTWARD OPENING SERVICE DOORS. THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS FOR AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD, SUCH AS A LONG DRAWSTRING, SASH, OR BACKPACK/BOOKBAG ACCESSORY, CAN BECOME CAUGHT IN A SMALL OPENING AT THE FLOOR LEVEL OF THE FORWARD DOOR POST. Consequences IF AN ITEM WORN BY A CHILD WERE TO CATCH IN THE OPENING, AND THE DRIVER WERE TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FORWARD DOOR POST TO VERIFY THAT THE OPENING IS COMPLETELY ELIMINATED, AND IF NECESSARY, WILL INSTALL SEALANT IN ANY REMAINING PORTION OF THE OPENING. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN APRIL 14, 1997.NOTES: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 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES, EXTERIOR 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1996 THOMAS CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEATS