Thomas Thomas 1978
Model Thomas made in 1978 by Thomas got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1978
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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| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 78V142000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 03/01/1977 to 05/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 10 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/14/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Contact between the front tire and the wheelhouse could occur when the front wheels of the vehicle are in an extreme right or left turn position or when the body and chassis are in an extreme twisted position. this contact could interfere with steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A newly designed wheelhouse will be installed to ensure proper clearance between the wheel and tire. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: steering control interference could lead to loss ofvehicle control and n accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 9707119727D | 07/11/1997 | 53592 | Conditions with side & rear emergency door. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |