Thomas Thomas 1979
Model Thomas made in 1979 by Thomas got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and suspension.
Model 1979
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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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V130000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 04/01/1979 to 02/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 1500 | 10/31/1984 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 10/16/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The turn signal mechanism in the steering column may break; the broken piece may become jammed in the steering column. while using the turn signal and turning in either direction, the operator may experience either increased steering effort in the turn, or binding in the steering wheel when the wheel is returned to a straight position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A replacement switch will be made available to owners; owner has the option to make the repair himself or have it done by a dealer. there will be no charge to the owner for the switch or the repair. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses without floor mounted turn signal switches.system: lighting and communications; turn signal switch.consequences of defect: increased steering effort or binding could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V043000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 02/01/1978 to 02/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 280 | 03/25/1981 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 04/01/1981 | 05/12/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain u shaped bolts used to attach the axles to the springs, when installed and tightened to specifications, may be stretched beyond the yield point of the material and could break. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | All units will have the u bolts replaced without charge. this includes nuts and lockwashers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: school buses.system: suspension; u bolts.consequences of defect: failure of the u bolts can lead to a misplaced axle,which may adversely affect vehicle handling and can result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 9707119727D | 07/11/1997 | 53592 | Conditions with side & rear emergency door. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |