Other: labelsRecall 78V-221 · 1977–1978 Thomas Mighty Mite

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 78V-221 covers 46 1977–1978 Thomas Mighty Mite for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected461 model

ReportedOct 11, 1978Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

THE EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL WHICH SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE LEFT REARMOST AISLE SEAT POSITION, WAS OMITTED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".

What to do

The fix

THE PROPER EXIT LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, OCCUPANTS MAY NOT BE ABLETO QUICKLY LOCATE THE EXIT, AND SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURIES COULD RESULT.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas Mighty Mite1977, 1978

Built from April 1, 1977 to June 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.