NHTSA recall 97V031000
Structure › Body
Thomas Conventional
Reported Mar 5, 199724,082 vehicles affectedTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.Built Jul 1, 1991 – Feb 28, 1996
The defect
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with outward opening service doors. the possibility exists for an item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
The risk
If an item worn by a child were to catch in the opening, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, it could result in injury or death to the child.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the forward door post to verify that the opening IS completely eliminated, and if necessary, will install sealant in any remaining portion of the opening.