THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1991
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 6 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1991. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 3, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDOW:REAR-VIEW BACKLIGHT
RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.
NHTSA ID: 91V006000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 2,986
Consequence Summary:
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARDS; IN AN EMERGENCY,EXIT FROM THE PUSH-OUT WINDOW COULD BE HAMPERED.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL NEW INTERIOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 1, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL PUMP
THE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID IN THE CUMMINS 6C ENGINE MAY BE FAULTY, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVING WHEELS, POWER STEERING, AND OTHER POWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS.
NHTSA ID: 91V169000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 407
Consequence Summary:
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SECONDARY LOSS OF POWER ASSISTEDSYSTEMS REDUCES STEERING CONTROL, BRAKING ABILITY, VISUAL SYSTEMS AND OTHERPOWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
WHERE NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SOLENOID SPRING, ADJUST SOLENOID, REPLACE WIRES, AND VERIFY MAXIMUM POWER REQUIREMENTS TO THE SOLENOID.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 12, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.
NHTSA ID: 91V159000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 800
Consequence Summary:
THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AT EITHER ENDWHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 1, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS
SOME OF THE SPECIAL FASTENERS ATTACHING THE SEATS TO THE FLOOR TRACKS ARE OF SUBSTANDARD QUALITY AND ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR.
NHTSA ID: 91V114000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT, SEAT OCCUPANTSWOULD BE PLACED AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY FROM SEATS BREAKING FREE OF THEFLOOR; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 222.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE SUBSTANDARD FASTENERS WITH NEW FASTENERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 15, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
NHTSA ID: 91V058000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 1,393
Consequence Summary:
SHORT SAFETY BELTS WOULD DISCOURAGE DRIVER FROM USINGTHEM. SEAT OCCUPANT NOT USING SAFETY BELT WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION INCASE OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 9, 1991
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSE CAME OFF DURING FMVSS 301 COMPLIANCE TEST.
NHTSA ID: 91V052000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 2,180
Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSE FROM FUEL TANKCAUSES FUEL TO SPILL FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE SPILLED FUEL COULD CATCH FIRE NEARAN IGNITION SOURCE; VEHICLE WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
Corrective Action:
TIGHTEN THE CLAMPS HOLDING THE HOSES TO THE TANK AND THE FUEL FILLER TUBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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