Recall
Thomas Minotour — 95V087000
NHTSA ID
95V087000
Make
Thomas
Model
Minotour
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-05-01
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Units Affected
350
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE ROOF HATCHES ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE EXTERIOR HANDLE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, RESCUE PERSONNEL MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE ROOF HATCHES FROM THE OUTSIDE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING ROOF HATCH LID AND REPLACE IT WITH A LID EQUIPPED WITH AN EXTERIOR HANDLE.