Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V378000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V378000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 57 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 217/ROOF HATCH, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." a third roof hatch must be added to meet the standard requirements. only vehicles located in the state of washington are involved.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a third roof hatch. owner notification began may 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V378000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-12-12T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/thomas built/fmvss 217/roof hatch

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 57

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: certain school buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." a third roof hatch must be added to meet the standard requirements. only vehicles located in the state of washington are involved.

Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash, the bus occupant may not be able to exit the bus quickly.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a third roof hatch. owner notification began may 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4znw-9uqx~fzdd

NHTSA ID: 01V378000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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