Thomas Er Transit 1995

Model Er Transit made in 1995 by Thomas got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, structure and vehicle speed control.

Model 1995

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
00V174000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 12/01/1994 to 07/31/2000V (Vehicle)80309/08/2000ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.06/30/200006/30/2000
Defect SummaryCertain school buses with weldon technologies' 5050-1400 surface mount marker lights have an option to replace each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four-candlepower lights, twice the candlepower normally used. the higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch.
Consequence SummaryThis can result in deformation of the plastic connectors that connect the headlight switch to its wiring harness.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a relay to reduce the current draw through the headlight switch. owner notification began september 8, 2000. 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 1-336-881-7219.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
08V087000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/01/1994 to 03/10/2008V (Vehicle)24343508/18/2008ODITHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.02/26/200802/27/2008
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 243,435 my 1995-2008 thomas built school buses manufactured between january 1994, and march 10, 2008. (additional buses have been added to this recall campaign. please see supplemental report no. 4) the emergency exit door handle begins corroding around the securing roll pin and square drive mechanism causing the protective finish to chip and flake. continued corrosion and pitting weakens the handle. handles weakened by corrosion may break while trying to open the door from the exterior.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of an emergency, a person on the outside of the bus may break the door handle trying to open the emergency exit potentially delaying evacuation and increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle's occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners and will replace the handles with a more robust handle free of charge. repairs will be performed by thomas built buses dealerships. the recall began on august 18, 2008, and notification for the revised population is expected to begin on or about april 29, 2009. owners may contact thomas built at 336-889-4871.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-525.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
03V246000FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION V (Vehicle)62MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/10/200307/17/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks and buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the c8.3g and l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence SummaryIf this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryCummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or freightliner at 1-503-745-5219.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration