Thomas Bus 1991
Model Bus made in 1991 by Thomas got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and seats.
Model 1991
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V169000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 11/01/1988 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 407 | 09/26/1991 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 10/01/1991 | 10/04/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6c engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. this results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of engine power and secondary loss of power assistedsystems reduces steering control, braking ability, visual systems and otherpower assisted operating systems, resulting in increased risk of vehicleaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel pump.vehicle description: buses and school buses with cummins 6c engines. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V120000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 10/01/1988 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1 | 11/02/1992 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/24/1992 | 08/28/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The bad welds can develop cracks that can cause completeseparation of the driveshaft. this can result in loss of motive power for thevehicle and possible loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: powertrain.vehicle description: school buses equipped with north american driveshafts. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V126000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 12/01/1991 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1526 | 12/18/1992 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 09/08/1992 | 09/29/1992 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect screws were used to attach the plywood seat back to the seat frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver's seat back does not meet the strengthrequirements of fmvss 207, seating system. should the seat back fail whilethe bus is in motion, the operator could lose control of the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove incorrect screws attaching the plywood back to the seat frame and install proper screws. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior: driver's seat back; fmvss 207.vehicle description: buses and school buses. | |||||||||||||||
| 93V029000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 02/01/1991 to 12/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 188 | 03/17/1993 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/03/1993 | 03/12/1993 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The safety belt anchorage bolts do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. the seat anchorages could not maintain load of 5,000 lbs for 10 seconds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts might not adequately protect seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of fmvss 210. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: safety belts; fmvss 210.vehicle description: school buses and buses.note: all repairs were completed at the time the recall was issued. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V159000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 11/01/1990 to 09/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 800 | 11/20/1991 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 09/12/1991 | 09/26/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The drag link could become disconnected at either endwhich results in loss of steering control and the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: buses, school buses. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V013000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 10/01/1980 to 01/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 7500 | 10/23/1992 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/03/1992 | 02/10/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The center actuator that releases two catches via two pull rods can become non-functional from poor or improper maintenance, lack of lubrication, corrosion, or a combination all three causes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the center actuator is non-functional, the windowis very difficult to open, and would not function as an emergency exit in caseof a vehicular accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear push-out window.vehicle description: buses and school buses with rear push-out windows foremergency egress. | |||||||||||||||