THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1992

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1992. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 8, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEATS

INCORRECT SCREWS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE PLYWOOD SEAT BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME.

NHTSA ID: 92V126000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,526

Consequence Summary:

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK DOES NOT MEET THE STRENGTHREQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEM". SHOULD THE SEAT BACK FAIL WHILETHE BUS IS IN MOTION, THE OPERATOR COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE BUS.

Corrective Action:

REMOVE INCORRECT SCREWS ATTACHING THE PLYWOOD BACK TO THE SEAT FRAME AND INSTALL PROPER SCREWS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 24, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:DRIVESHAFT

THE DRIVESHAFT USED WITH SOME ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS HAD INSUFFICIENT WELDS JOINING SOME OF THE COMPONENTS.

NHTSA ID: 92V120000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

THE BAD WELDS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS THAT CAN CAUSE COMPLETESEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER FOR THEVEHICLE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DEFECTIVE NORTH AMERICAN DRIVESHAFTS WITH SPICER DRIVESHAFTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 19, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR LINES AND FITTINGS

A BRAKE AIR LINE PLUMBING ERROR CAUSES THE SPRING BRAKES TO BE APPLIED WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICATION WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE PRIMARY TANK DROPS TO A LEVEL WHICH AUTOMATICALLY ACTIVATES THE SPRING BRAKE SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 92V078000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 24

Consequence Summary:

ACTIVATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT OPERATORBRAKE APPLICATION WILL CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED, LOCKING THE BRAKESWITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE OPERATOR.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE AND REROUTE AIR BRAKE HOSE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 121.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 3, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDOW:REAR-VIEW BACKLIGHT

THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES.

NHTSA ID: 92V013000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 7,500

Consequence Summary:

WHEN THE CENTER ACTUATOR IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, THE WINDOWIS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN, AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT IN CASEOF A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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