Thomas Built Buses, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #94V214000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V214000 by Thomas Built Buses, Inc.. Includes 1,458 affected units, STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V214000

Manufacturer: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1994-11-01T00:00:00

Subject: Structure:door assembly:latches and locks

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 1,458

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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."

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7b2p_77e4-irf4

NHTSA ID: 94V214000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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