THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1993

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1993. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 1, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:GEAR BOX

THE CAP SCREWS THAT HOLD THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING LINKAGES ONTO THE INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFTS OF THE 90 DEGREE STEERING GEAR BOX WERE IMPROPERLY TORQUED, AND CAN SEPARATE FROM THE LINKAGE CONNECTIONS. ALSO, THE KEYS WERE NOT INSTALLED IN THE KEYWAYS OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND THE STEERING BOX SHAFT.

NHTSA ID: 93V142001

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 336

Consequence Summary:

THE CAP SCREW SEPARATING FROM THE INTERMEDIATE LINKAGE/90 DEGREE GEAR BOX AND THE MISSING KEYS HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CATASTROPHICFAILURE OF THE STEERING SYSTEM WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REMOVE ALL FASTENERS CONNECTING THE STEERING GEAR BOX INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFTS TO THE INTERMEDIATE LINKAGES AND REASSEMBLE WITH NEW KEYS, CAP SCREWS, WASHERS, AND NUTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 1, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:MASTER CYLINDER

A GAP BETWEEN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND REMOTE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR ADAPTER, CAUSED BY AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION CONDITION OF THE ADAPTER, RESULTS IN BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.

NHTSA ID: 93E029002

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 124

Consequence Summary:

BRAKE FLUID LOSS RESULTS IN LOSS OF PRESSURE CAUSINGPARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION ADAPTERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 29, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BODY:GRAB BAR:STRAP MOUNTING ASSIST

PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.

NHTSA ID: 93V032001

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 87,000

Consequence Summary:

WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 3, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT TRACK ANCHORS AND SEATS

THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE SEAT ANCHORAGES COULD NOT MAINTAIN LOAD OF 5,000 LBS FOR 10 SECONDS.

NHTSA ID: 93V029000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 188

Consequence Summary:

THE SAFETY BELTS MIGHT NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT SEATOCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE ANCHORAGE BOLTS WITH BOLTS OF A LARGER DIAMETER, WHICH MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 1, 1993

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDOW:REAR-VIEW BACKLIGHT

THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.

NHTSA ID: 93V013000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 24,570

Consequence Summary:

THE WINDOWS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOWRETENTION AND RELEASE."

Corrective Action:

INSTALL TWO RETAINING CLIPS AT EACH NON-COMPLYING WINDOW.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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