THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 23, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE EMERGENCY EXIT LABELS OF LESS THAN THE TWO INCH HEIGHT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE".

NHTSA ID: 80V124000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 57

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

EACH VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED BY MAIN PLANT PERSONNEL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 23, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACKS AND ANCHORS

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RELEASED WITHOUT THE SEATS BEING PROPERLY FASTENED TO THE FLOOR AND SEAT RAIL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION".

NHTSA ID: 80V122000

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