NHTSA recall 92V013000
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Thomas Bus and 1 more
Reported Jan 3, 19927,500 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Oct 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1992
The defect
The center actuator that releases two catches via two pull rods can become non-functional from poor or improper maintenance, lack of lubrication, corrosion, or a combination all three causes.
The risk
When the center actuator IS non-functional, the windowis very difficult to open, and would not function as an emergency exit in caseof a vehicular accident.
The remedy
Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.