THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 11, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

THE EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL WHICH SHOULD BE LOCATED AT THE LEFT REARMOST AISLE SEAT POSITION, WAS OMITTED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".

NHTSA ID: 78V221000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 46

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE PROPER EXIT LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 14, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BODY:WHEEL WELL

CONTACT BETWEEN THE FRONT TIRE AND THE WHEELHOUSE COULD OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE ARE IN AN EXTREME RIGHT OR LEFT TURN POSITION OR WHEN THE BODY AND CHASSIS ARE IN AN EXTREME TWISTED POSITION. THIS CONTACT COULD INTERFERE WITH STEERING CONTROL.

NHTSA ID: 78V142000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 10

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

A NEWLY DESIGNED WHEELHOUSE WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND TIRE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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