Other: labelsRecall 80V-124 · 1980 Thomas Minotour
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 80V-124 covers 57 1980 Thomas Minotour for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE EMERGENCY EXIT LABELS OF LESS THAN THE TWO INCH HEIGHT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".
The fix
EACH VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED BY MAIN PLANT PERSONNEL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EMERGENCY EXIT LABELS THAT ARE OF LESS THAN THEREQUIRED HEIGHT MAY NOT BE READILY VISIBLE TO PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF ANEMERGENCY. THIS WOULD INCREASE THE CHANCES OF PASSENGER INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1980 to August 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.