Thomas Thomas 1981

Model Thomas made in 1981 by Thomas got 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and seat belts.

Model 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH
84V130000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 04/01/1979 to 02/01/1984V (Vehicle)150010/31/1984MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.10/16/198411/07/1984
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryA 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.
NotesVehicle 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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT
88V176000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 02/01/1980 to 04/01/1988V (Vehicle)154103/27/1989MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/08/198811/18/1988
Defect SummaryMovable part of seat is not strong enough to support the seat belt.
Consequence SummarySeat belt may not properly restrain driver.
Corrective SummaryInstall a tether strap.
NotesSystem: seat belt.vehicle description: buses and school buses with suspension type drivers seats.
STRUCTURE
85V143000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1980 to 07/01/1985V (Vehicle)96MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.11/04/198511/13/1985
Defect SummarySanders were installed without reinforcement plates at point where mounting angle brackets are attached to the bus body floor channel. floor channel may crack, possibly allowing the sander to become detached from the bus body floor channel. consequence of defect: if sander becomes detached it will pose a safety hazard to other vehicle on the highway.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall reinforcement plates to prevent cracking of floor channel.
NotesSystem: structure/reinforcement plates.vehicle description. buses produced with optional electric traction sanders located ahead of the rear wheels.
88V134000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 03/01/1980 to 02/01/1988V (Vehicle)5110/05/1988MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.08/09/198808/16/1988571222
Defect SummaryLuggage rack above the seats protrudes into the upper limit of the head impact zone.
Consequence SummaryBuses do not comply with fmvss 222.
Corrective SummaryReposition luggage rack.
NotesSystem: luggage rack/fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses.
STRUCTURE - BODY
87V096000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 01/01/1980 to 05/01/1987V (Vehicle)733006/22/1987MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.07/02/198707/13/1987
Defect SummaryOpening the roof hatch past 90 degrees can disengage the hinge pin retainer ring allowing the hinge pins to work out.
Consequence SummaryRoof hatch could separate from the bus and injureindividuals in the vicinity.
Corrective SummaryInstall two hinge pins to prevent roof hatch separation.
NotesSystem: roof hatch.vehicle description: buses and school buses with emergency roof exists.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
81V043000THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.from 02/01/1978 to 02/01/1981V (Vehicle)28003/25/1981MFRTHOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.04/01/198105/12/1981
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryAll units will have the u bolts replaced without charge. this includes nuts and lockwashers.
NotesVehicle 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
9707119727D07/11/199753592Conditions with side & rear emergency door. *yc03/30/1998