Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1986 Thomas Built Bus in Canada.
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 217 - BUS WINDOW RETENTION, RELEASE AND EMERGENCY EXITS. - AUDIBLE ALARM IS NOT ACTIVATED WITH OPERATION OF REAR PUSHOUT HANDLE. CORRECTION: A REDESIGNED BRACKET AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 101 - CONTROL LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION. - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASH NOT IDENTIFIED WITH PROPER ILLUMINATED SYMBOL. CORRECTION: A NEW PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASH INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE INSTALLED.
A failure of this component (lights and instruments) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
ON VEHICLES INCORPORATING GMC OR CHEVROLET FLAT FACED BUS CHASSIS WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE FLEXIBLE STEEL PROTECTED TUBING WHICH IS INSTALLED ON HEATER HOSES ROUTED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE MAY CONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE PRIMARY AND/OR SECONDARY HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES CONNECTING TO THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. THIS CHAFING ACTION MAY EVENTUALLY WEAR THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES TO THE POINT OF RUPTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. CORRECTION: BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT HEATER HOSE FROM CONTACTING BRAKE LINES.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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