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Thomas Bus Recall 91V006: Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

NHTSA campaign 91V006, reported October 3, 1991, 2,986 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V006THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Problem
RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.
Risk
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARDS; IN AN EMERGENCY,EXIT FROM THE PUSH-OUT WINDOW COULD BE HAMPERED.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW INTERIOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes
SYSTEM: RELEASE HANDLE FORPUSH-OUT WINDOW; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES; 24 TO 90 PASSENGERS.

Affected vehicles

Thomas Bus198519861987198819891990
Thomas School Bus198519861987198819891990