THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 20, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS IS WELDED TO THE AXLE. CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET.

NHTSA ID: 83V136000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 39

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

MANUFACTURER WILL INSPECT SUSPENSIONS AT DISTRIBUTOR FACILITIES, OR OTHER AGREED LOCATION. IF WELDS ARE FOUND TO BE OF INCORRECT SIZE OR PLACEMENT, REPAIRS WILL BE MADE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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