Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 91V-006 · Thomas vehicles
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 91V-006 covers 2,986 Thomas vehicles for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on October 3, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V006000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
What's wrong
The problem
RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.
The risk
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARDS; IN AN EMERGENCY,EXIT FROM THE PUSH-OUT WINDOW COULD BE HAMPERED.
What to do
The fix
INSTALL NEW INTERIOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
SYSTEM: RELEASE HANDLE FORPUSH-OUT WINDOW; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES; 24 TO 90 PASSENGERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.