Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #87V096000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V096000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 7,330 affected units, STRUCTURE:BODY ROOF, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Opening the roof hatch past 90 degrees can disengage the hinge pin retainer ring allowing the hinge pins to work out.

Corrective Action

Install two hinge pins to prevent roof hatch separation.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V096000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1987-07-02T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:body roof

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 7,330

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Opening the roof hatch past 90 degrees can disengage the hinge pin retainer ring allowing the hinge pins to work out.

Consequence Summary: Roof hatch could separate from the bus and injureindividuals in the vicinity.

Corrective Action: Install two hinge pins to prevent roof hatch separation.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-agyu-jt2x-kypm

NHTSA ID: 87V096000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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