THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1988

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1988. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 8, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT BELTS:LAP:FRONT

MOVABLE PART OF SEAT IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE SEAT BELT.

NHTSA ID: 88V176000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,541

Consequence Summary:

SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN DRIVER.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL A TETHER STRAP.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 9, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY:OTHER PARTS

LUGGAGE RACK ABOVE THE SEATS PROTRUDES INTO THE UPPER LIMIT OF THE HEAD IMPACT ZONE.

NHTSA ID: 88V134000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 51

Consequence Summary:

BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222.

Corrective Action:

REPOSITION LUGGAGE RACK.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 2, 1988

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:VALVE:FOOT CONTROL

A PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE WAS OMITTED IN FRONT AIR BRAKE PLUMBING THAT IS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 121.

NHTSA ID: 88V075000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 7

Consequence Summary:

IF A LEAK DEVELOPS IN THE AIR BRAKE PLUMBING, AIR INFRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT BE PROTECTED.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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