Vehicle recall 94V171000 · September 7, 1994
Thomas Conventional, Minotour and 1 more model
Retroflective markings on required emergency exits do not meet the location requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Retroflective markings on required emergency exits do not meet the location requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance: if the retroflective markings are not properly located at emergency exits, occupants could not easily identify such exits in an emergency or accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install additional reflective tape around each emergency door's outside perimeter.
- Notes
- System: equipment; emergency exit label.vehicle description: school buses.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V171000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 7, 1994
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- December 9, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 206
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas Conventional (1994): 1994
- Thomas Minotour (1994): 1994
- Thomas Vista (1994): 1994
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