Thomas Thomas 1984
Model Thomas made in 1984 by Thomas got 2 consumer complains there are 7 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, tires. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.
Model 1984
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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V154000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 07/01/1982 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 1520 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/21/1985 | 12/03/1985 | 571 | 301 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The body is subject to shift forward during an impact and the fuel filler hose and/or fuel vent line hose may separate from either the fuel filler neck or the gas tank. this does not comply with fmvss 301. consequence of defect: a fuel spill could occur and possibly result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new fuel filler and vent line hoses, which are capable of being stretched beyond the extent to which the body could shift forward during a 30 mph frontal impact. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel/fmvss 301. vehicle description: school bus with gvwr of 10,000 lbs. or less and buses over 10,000 lbs. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V176000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 02/01/1980 to 04/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1541 | 03/27/1989 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/08/1988 | 11/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Movable part of seat is not strong enough to support the seat belt. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Seat belt may not properly restrain driver. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a tether strap. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt.vehicle description: buses and school buses with suspension type drivers seats. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V007000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 01/01/1984 to 01/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 75 | 01/27/1987 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 01/03/1987 | 02/05/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Heater hose may chafe primary and/or secondary hydraulic brake lines at the master cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Hydraulic brake lines could rupture and lose fluidresulting in loss of braking power. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install protective bracket at master brake cylinder to prevent the heater hose from contacting the brake lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: heater hose/hydraulic brake lines.vehicle description: conventional body buses and school buses on chevrolet orgmc chassis with gvwr greater than 10000 pounds. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V143000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 01/01/1980 to 07/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 96 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 11/04/1985 | 11/13/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Sanders 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 Summary | Install reinforcement plates to prevent cracking of floor channel. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure/reinforcement plates.vehicle description. buses produced with optional electric traction sanders located ahead of the rear wheels. | |||||||||||||||
| 88V134000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 03/01/1980 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 51 | 10/05/1988 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 08/09/1988 | 08/16/1988 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Luggage rack above the seats protrudes into the upper limit of the head impact zone. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Buses do not comply with fmvss 222. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reposition luggage rack. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: luggage rack/fmvss 222.vehicle description: school buses. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V096000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | from 01/01/1980 to 05/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 7330 | 06/22/1987 | MFR | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 07/02/1987 | 07/13/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Opening the roof hatch past 90 degrees can disengage the hinge pin retainer ring allowing the hinge pins to work out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Roof hatch could separate from the bus and injureindividuals in the vicinity. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install two hinge pins to prevent roof hatch separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: roof hatch.vehicle description: buses and school buses with emergency roof exists. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/15/1985 | |||
| Ongoing problem with calipers holding down/ keep coming off, and bolts keep shearing off. problem occurring on all four tires, and reoccurred 4-5 times a year. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/15/1985 | |||
| Ongoing problem with calipers holding down/ keep coming off, and bolts keep shearing off. problem occurring on all four tires, and reoccurred 4-5 times a year. manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall. please feel free to provide any further details. *ak | |||