THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1982. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 8, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:I-BEAM:SOLID:FRONT LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE FOR THE FRONT SPRINGS IS INCORRECT. SOME VEHICLES HAVE FRONT SPRINGS RATED AT 2950 LBS. AND PASSENGER CAPACITY AT GREATER THAN 15 PASSENGERS. THIS COMBINATION MAY RESULT IN THE FRONT SPRINGS BEING OVERLOADED BY 150 LBS. WHEN THESE VEHICLES ARE LOADED TO MAXIMUN CAPACITY.

NHTSA ID: 82V050000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 185

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPRINGS WITH 3100 LB. FRONT SPRINGS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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