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THOMAS BUS RECALLS - (44 Recalls Found)

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1995 THOMAS BUS Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Problem: A POWER CONNECTOR IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME CORRODED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. Recall Details 1994 THOMAS BUS Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Problem: 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. Recall Details 1994 THOMAS BUS Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Problem: A POWER CONNECTOR IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME CORRODED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. Recall Details 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Problem: THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS. Recall Details 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEATS Problem: INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME. Recall Details 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEATS Problem: 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. Recall Details 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1992 THOMAS BUS Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Problem: A BRAKE AIR LINE PLUMBING ERROR CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE PRIMARY TANK DROPS TO A LEVEL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES THE SPRING BRAKE SYSTEM. Recall Details 1991 THOMAS BUS Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Problem: THE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID IN THE CUMMINS 6C ENGINE MAY BE FAULTY, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVING WHEELS, POWER STEERING, AND OTHER POWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS. Recall Details 1991 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1991 THOMAS BUS Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Problem: THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED. Recall Details 1991 THOMAS BUS Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Problem: THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS. Recall Details 1991 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEATS Problem: 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. Recall Details 1991 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEATS Problem: INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME. Recall Details 1990 THOMAS BUS Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Problem: THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS. Recall Details 1990 THOMAS BUS Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Problem: THE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID IN THE CUMMINS 6C ENGINE MAY BE FAULTY, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVING WHEELS, POWER STEERING, AND OTHER POWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS. Recall Details 1990 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Problem: DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209. Recall Details 1990 THOMAS BUS Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION Problem: THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED. Recall Details 1990 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Problem: UPPER ANCHORAGE OF TYPE 2 SAFETY BELT INSTALLED AT THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210. Recall Details 1990 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217. Recall Details 1990 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1989 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1989 THOMAS BUS Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Problem: THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS. Recall Details 1989 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Problem: THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK STRUCTURE AND TILT MECHANISM MAY NOT WITHSTAND REARWARD FORCE REQUIRED BY FMVSS 207. Recall Details 1989 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Problem: UPPER ANCHORAGE OF TYPE 2 SAFETY BELT INSTALLED AT THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210. Recall Details 1989 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217. Recall Details 1989 THOMAS BUS Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Problem: THE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID IN THE CUMMINS 6C ENGINE MAY BE FAULTY, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVING WHEELS, POWER STEERING, AND OTHER POWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS. Recall Details 1988 THOMAS BUS Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Problem: THE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID IN THE CUMMINS 6C ENGINE MAY BE FAULTY, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVING WHEELS, POWER STEERING, AND OTHER POWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS. Recall Details 1988 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Problem: UPPER ANCHORAGE OF TYPE 2 SAFETY BELT INSTALLED AT THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210. Recall Details 1988 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217. Recall Details 1988 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1988 THOMAS BUS Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Problem: THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS. Recall Details 1987 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1987 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217. Recall Details 1986 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217. Recall Details 1986 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1985 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1985 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217. Recall Details 1984 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1983 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1982 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1981 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1980 THOMAS BUS Recall - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Problem: THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES. Recall Details 1977 THOMAS BUS Recall - SEATS Problem: VEHICLES FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION", IN REGARD TO BARRIER FORCE LEVEL PERFORMANCE. THE BARRIER PERFORMANCE FORWARD EXCEEDED THE FORCE LEVEL OF 2400 POUNDS. Recall Details