1989 Thomas BUS recalls

NHTSA lists 6 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Seats: Front assembly: Recliner11/06/198989V192000

THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM MAY NOT WITHSTAND REARWARD FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207.

Consequence

BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 207; SEATBACKCOULD FAIL IN AN ACCIDENT INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANT.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM ASSEMBLY THAT COMPLIES WITH STANDARD.

SYSTEM: SEAT BACK / FMVSS 207VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES.

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Visibility: Glass, side/rear10/03/199191V006000

RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.

Consequence

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.

SYSTEM: RELEASE HANDLE FORPUSH-OUT WINDOW; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES; 24 TO 90 PASSENGERS.

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Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump10/01/199191V169000

THE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID IN THE CUMMINS 6C ENGINE MAY BE FAULTY, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVING WHEELS, POWER STEERING, AND OTHER POWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS.

Consequence

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SECONDARY LOSS OF POWER ASSISTEDSYSTEMS REDUCES STEERING CONTROL, BRAKING ABILITY, VISUAL SYSTEMS AND OTHERPOWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLEACCIDENT.

Remedy

WHERE NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SOLENOID SPRING, ADJUST SOLENOID, REPLACE WIRES, AND VERIFY MAXIMUM POWER REQUIREMENTS TO THE SOLENOID.

SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH CUMMINS 6C ENGINES.

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Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft08/24/199292V120000

THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS.

Consequence

THE BAD WELDS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS THAT CAN CAUSE COMPLETESEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER FOR THEVEHICLE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

REPLACE DEFECTIVE NORTH AMERICAN DRIVESHAFTS WITH SPICER DRIVESHAFTS.

SYSTEM: POWERTRAIN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NORTH AMERICAN DRIVESHAFTS.

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Seat belts: Front: Anchorage02/09/199090V025000

UPPER ANCHORAGE OF TYPE 2 SAFETY BELT INSTALLED AT THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.

Consequence

BELTS MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE AND OBSTRUCT VISION TO THE LEFT; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.

Remedy

INSTALL REINFORCING CHANNEL ASSURING THAT BELTS ARE WITHIN SPECIFIED RANGE.

SYSTEM: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE; FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 2 DRIVERS BELT.

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Visibility: Glass, side/rear01/03/199292V013000

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR.

SYSTEM: REAR PUSH-OUT WINDOW.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES WITH REAR PUSH-OUT WINDOWS FOREMERGENCY EGRESS.

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