1993 Thomas School Bus
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1993 Thomas School Bus. Newest first.
The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual IS subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.
The fasteners used to secure the mounting foot of either forward or rearward handrails could be installed in such a manner as to allow the possibility that the nut used in nhtsa's handrail inspection procedure will catch between the fasteners.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A passenger's clothing could become caught in the handrail, and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual IS subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
Remedy
Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Underhood fuel leakage and fires
A diesel fuel return line IS alleged to fail in the underhood are causing fires
- Electrical fire
There is no summary currently available
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