THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1984

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1984. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 16, 1984

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS

THE TURN SIGNAL MECHANISM IN THE STEERING COLUMN MAY BREAK; THE BROKEN PIECE MAY BECOME JAMMED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. WHILE USING THE TURN SIGNAL AND TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE OPERATOR MAY EXPERIENCE EITHER INCREASED STEERING EFFORT IN THE TURN, OR BINDING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE WHEEL IS RETURNED TO A STRAIGHT POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 84V130000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 1,500

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

A REPLACEMENT SWITCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO OWNERS; OWNER HAS THE OPTION TO MAKE THE REPAIR HIMSELF OR HAVE IT DONE BY A DEALER. THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER FOR THE SWITCH OR THE REPAIR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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