Thomas Bus 1994
Model Bus made in 1994 by Thomas got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, air. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1994
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V120000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 02/01/1994 to 06/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 285 | 09/30/1994 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/27/1994 | 06/29/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. the cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical system; alternator; regulator; starter.vehicle description: transit and school buses built on a navistar chassis witht444e engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact thomas built service center at 1-910-889-4871. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V006000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 08/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 80 | 05/22/1995 | ODI | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/30/1995 | 01/30/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A power connector in the main wiring harness can become corroded causing loss of power. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in a total loss of power to the bus, immobilizing the bus, disable the lights, and increase the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace and seal the connectors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical; wiring.vehicle description: transit buses.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS - AUTOMATIC | |||||
| PS-13-8 | 11/29/2010 | 10036588 | Thomas built bus: all models of thomas buses using automatic slack adjusters. the automatic slack adjusters are routinely being adjusted by some operators and service technicians to make brake pushrod stroke appear to be with legal brake | 04/04/2011 | |