1990 Thomas All Star
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 Thomas All Star. Newest first.
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
The cap screws that hold the intermediate steering linkages onto the input and output shafts of the 90 degree steering gear box were improperly torqued, and can separate from the linkage connections. Also, the keys were not installed in the keyways of the steering linkage and the steering box shaft.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The cap screw separating from the intermediate linkage/90 degree gear box and the missing keys have the potential for catastrophicfailure of the steering system which may result in an accident.
Remedy
Remove all fasteners connecting the steering gear box input and output shafts to the intermediate linkages and reassemble with new keys, cap screws, washers, and nuts.
The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release."
Remedy
Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
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