Vehicle recall 96V164000 · September 5, 1996
Thomas All Star, MVP and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- 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
- The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin duringnote: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 1-910-889-4871.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V164000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 5, 1996
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- December 2, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,117
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
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