Recall 94V214000: 1994 Thomas School BUS

Report received

Nov 1, 1994

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

1,458vehicles

Model years

1994

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The hole in the bolt portion of the vandalock was drilled in an incorrect location, allowing the pin to be inserted with the bolt in the locked position while bypassing the starter interlock. This can result in the engine starting system operating while the emergency exit door is locked. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window release and retention."

Possible consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: vehicles operated while emergency exits are locked result in increased risk of passenger entrapment when involved in an accident.

Remedy

Dealers will rivet a metal shield to the vandalock cover to prevent pin insertion in the event that the pin hole has been incorrectly located.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Thomas School BUS0 complaints