Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of THOMAS SCHOOL BUS recalls and defective parts found
on THOMAS SCHOOL BUS automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized
to order the THOMAS SCHOOL BUS manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle
equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design,
structure, body, or performance.
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2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | SUSPENSION Units affected: 634 | FREIGHTLINER LLC Report Date: 2005-06-14 |
Summary: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS AND THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE. | |
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1977-1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY Units affected: 13545 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1996-05-06 |
Summary: THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT SHIELDED AND CAN SNAG EXITING CHILDREN'S CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES. | |
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1992-1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY Units affected: 37717 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1996-04-15 |
Summary: THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE MOUNTING FOOT OF EITHER FORWARD OR REARWARD HANDRAILS COULD BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE NUT USED IN NHTSA'S HANDRAIL INSPECTION PROCEDURE WILL CATCH BETWEEN THE FASTENERS. | |
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1977-1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY Units affected: 4500 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1996-03-26 |
Summary: PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS. | |
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1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Units affected: 1458 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1994-11-01 |
Summary: THE HOLE IN THE BOLT PORTION OF THE VANDALOCK WAS DRILLED IN AN INCORRECT LOCATION, ALLOWING THE PIN TO BE INSERTED WITH THE BOLT IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHILE BYPASSING THE STARTER INTERLOCK. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM OPERATING WHILE THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IS LOCKED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RELEASE AND RETENTION." | |
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1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Units affected: 285 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1994-06-27 |
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. | |
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1991-1993 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Units affected: 423 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1994-05-13 |
Summary: A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED. | |
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1977-1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | STRUCTURE:BODY Units affected: 87000 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1993-03-29 |
Summary: PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS. | |
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1991-1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | SEATS Units affected: 188 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1993-03-03 |
Summary: THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE SEAT ANCHORAGES COULD NOT MAINTAIN LOAD OF 5,000 LBS FOR 10 SECONDS. | |
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1990-1993 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Units affected: 24570 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. Report Date: 1993-01-01 |
Summary: THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME. | |
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