1992 THOMAS BUS
5 recalls — 0 complaints
93V029000 Mar 3, 1993
SEATS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS MIGHT NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT SEATOCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A LARGER DIAMETER, WHICH MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
92V126000 Sep 8, 1992
SEATS
Defect Description
INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME.
Consequence
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DOES NOT MEET THE STRENGTHREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEM". SHOULD THE SEAT BACK FAIL WHILETHE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE BUS.
Remedy
REMOVE INCORRECT SCREWS ATTACHING THE PLYWOOD BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME AND INSTALL PROPER SCREWS.
92V120000 Aug 24, 1992
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS.
Consequence
THE BAD WELDS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS THAT CAN CAUSE COMPLETESEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER FOR THEVEHICLE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE DEFECTIVE NORTH AMERICAN DRIVESHAFTS WITH SPICER DRIVESHAFTS.
92V078000 May 19, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
ACTIVATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT OPERATORBRAKE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED, LOCKING THE BRAKESWITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE OPERATOR.
Remedy
REPLACE AND REROUTE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.
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.
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
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
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
BRAKE LOSS
There is no summary currently available
PE92035
Opened: Mar 30, 1992 — Closed: Aug 20, 1992
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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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1992 (current) | 5 | 0 | |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |