THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 23, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

PLASTIC PLUGS ARE USED TO REDUCE HEAT BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK WHEN VEHICLES ARE STORED OUTSIDE. THESE TEMPORARY PLUGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS PRIOR TO VEHICLE SALE.

NHTSA ID: 79V124000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 24

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE PLASTIC PLUGS WITH FUSIBLE SAFETY PLUGS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 8, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS

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.

NHTSA ID: 79V068000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 258

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEFECT FREE BARRIERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR OWNER INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR WILL BE PAID AT THE USUAL RATE FOR WARRANTY WORK.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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