1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner: recalls and complaints

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• 04V39800012 Aug 2004Structure / Body
• 97V1920001 Nov 1997Seats
• 97V13300022 Aug 1997Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 97V0300003 Mar 1997Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
• 97V02000018 Feb 1997Service Brakes, Air
• 97V01800012 Feb 1997Electrical System / Wiring
• 96V1640005 Sep 1996Structure / Body
• 96V13900023 Jul 1996Structure / Body
• 96V02100029 Jan 1996Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
• 95V18800225 Sep 1995Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly / Pressure Relief Devices
• 95V0870001 May 1995Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

1. 04V398000Received 12 Aug 2004. 2,125 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain 1995 and 1996 my thomas built school buses built between january 1, 1995, and february 29, 1996, which are predominately operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members (rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash, passengers could be seriously injured.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will notify its customers and provide a free remedy. The recall began august 5, 2005. Owners who do not receive a free remedy within a reasonable amount of time should contact thomas built customer support office at 336-889-4871.

   Report filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Manufacturer campaign number FL-429.

2. 97V192000Received 1 Nov 1997. 2,391 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school buses. The flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. If an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Mar 1999.

3. 97V133000Received 22 Aug 1997. 8,107 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 1997.

4. 97V030000Received 3 Mar 1997. 695 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Apr 1997.

5. 97V020000Received 18 Feb 1997. 55 units.

   Service Brakes, Air

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   These buses with gross vehicle weight ratings (gvwr) of 36,200, do not meet the brake size and power requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 121, "air brake systems," for vehicles of that gvwr.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These buses do not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will provide the owners with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. The repair will consist of changing the original rear slack adjusters and front brake chambers and increasing the air reservoir volume.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 May 1997.

6. 97V018000Received 12 Feb 1997. 1,800 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   The nut that secures the vehicle's main power supply can loosen causing loss of contact.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can result in a loss of vehicle power increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Thomas built will ship repair parts and a detailed repair procedure to the bus owners. The repair will consist of removing the original nut, located at the electrical panel, that secures the vehicle's main power supply, and replacing it with a flat washer and locking nut.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 1997.

7. 96V164000Received 5 Sep 1996. 2,117 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Dec 1996.

8. 96V139000Received 23 Jul 1996. 120,371 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 1996.

9. 96V021000Received 29 Jan 1996. 730 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.

   Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Apr 1996.

10. 95V188002Received 25 Sep 1995. 75 units.

    Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly / Pressure Relief Devices

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Some temperature sensitive triggers were not x-rayed. These triggers could contain internal voids that would make the triggers susceptible to advanced creep causing false activation and venting of the cng.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Venting of the cng could result in a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Thomas built will replace the type III pressure relief valve with the newer design "generation 2.5" pressure relief device.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Feb 1996.

11. 95V087000Received 1 May 1995. 350 units.

    Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 1995.

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Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

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Injuries in the complaints

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Deaths in the complaints

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Date of the newest complaint

28 May 1999

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19771
2. 19781
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4. 19802
5. 19812
6. 19823
7. 19833
8. 19843
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10. 19863
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12. 19885
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16. 19927
17. 199310
18. 199413
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20. 199610
21. 19973
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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner?

138,816 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Thomas SAF-T-Liner have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Thomas SAF-T-Liner, model years 1977 to 2002. 11 of them name the 1995 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner name most often?

Structure: 1 of 1 component mention.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 Thomas SAF-T-Liner open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.