Vehicle recall 95V087000 · May 1, 1995
Thomas Conventional, Minotour and 2 more models
The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle 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
- The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Consequence
- 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
- Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
- Notes
- System: visual; glass; other; FMVSS no. 217.VEHICLE description: school buses equipped with roof hatches.note: if your 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, 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
- 95V087000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 1995
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 7, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 350
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
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 (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
- Thomas Minotour (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
- Thomas SAF-T-Liner (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
- Thomas Vista (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
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