Recall
Thomas School Bus — 92V013000
NHTSA ID
92V013000
Make
Thomas
Model
School Bus
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1992-01-03
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Units Affected
7,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.