Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 93V-013 · Thomas vehicles

THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. recall 93V-013 covers 24,570 Thomas vehicles for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on January 1, 1993.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected24,5709 models

ReportedJan 1, 1993Owners notified Aug 13, 1993

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V013000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.

The risk

THE WINDOWS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOWRETENTION AND RELEASE."

What to do

The fix

INSTALL TWO RETAINING CLIPS AT EACH NON-COMPLYING WINDOW.

SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.

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

9 models

Vehicles in this recall

Thomas ALL Star1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Thomas Citiliner1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Thomas Conventional1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Thomas Mighty Mite1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Thomas Minotour1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Thomas MVP1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Thomas Saf-t-liner1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Thomas School Bus1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Thomas Vista1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Built to January 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.