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1985 THOMAS BUS

2 recalls — 0 complaints

92V013000 Jan 3, 1992
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
WHEN THE CENTER ACTUATOR IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, THE WINDOWIS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN, AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT IN CASEOF A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR.
7,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
91V006000 Oct 3, 1991
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.
Consequence
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARDS; IN AN EMERGENCY,EXIT FROM THE PUSH-OUT WINDOW COULD BE HAMPERED.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW INTERIOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
2,986 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS BUS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE07008 Opened: Feb 12, 2007 — Closed: Apr 16, 2007
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000
RESTRICTED BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT
ODI WAS CONTACTED BY THE NEW YORK DOT WHO REPORTEDSEVERAL BUSES FAILED BRAKING TESTS WHEN BEING TESTED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BUSES ARE OPTIONED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDAL POSITIONING DEVICE THAT ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO RAISE AND LOWER THE BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT TO SUIT HIS/HER ... Read more
PE04012 Opened: Feb 2, 2004 — Closed: Jun 9, 2004
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES
ODI HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL FAILED SWITCHES THAT SHOW SIGNS OF MELTING OR DAMAGE FROM OVER- HEATING.THE SWITCH SUPPLIER HAS INITIATED A TEST PROGRAM TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THESE FAILURES.ODI IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF A HEAT SOURCE THAT POTENTIALLY COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, AS WELL A... Read more
PE00047 Opened: Dec 1, 2000 — Closed: Jun 20, 2001
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1998
BRAKE LOSS
There is no summary currently available
PE92035 Opened: Mar 30, 1992 — Closed: Aug 20, 1992
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
AXLE/UNIVER.YOKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

THOMAS BUS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUS across all model years (1977–1995).

44 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

THOMAS BUS — Year by Year

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2000 0 3 View
1998 0 1 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 2 0 View
1992 5 0 View
1991 6 0 View
1990 7 0 View
1989 6 0 View
1988 5 0 View
1987 2 0 View
1986 2 0 View
1985 (current) 2 0
1984 1 0 View
1983 1 0 View
1982 1 0 View
1981 1 0 View
1980 1 0 View
1977 1 0 View

Other THOMAS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
1603 0 0 View
1703 0 0 View
1803 0 0 View
1894 0 0 View
1984 0 0 View
2124 0 0 View
2234 0 0 View
2374 0 0 View