Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #92V013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V013000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 7,500 affected units, VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDOW:REAR-VIEW BACKLIGHT, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V013000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1992-01-03T00:00:00

Subject: Visual systems:glass:window:rear-view backlight

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 7,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-b7bp~axu2~xztv

NHTSA ID: 92V013000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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