THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1994

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1994. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 1, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:DOOR ASSEMBLY:LATCHES AND LOCKS

THE HOLE IN THE BOLT PORTION OF THE VANDALOCK WAS DRILLED IN AN INCORRECT LOCATION, ALLOWING THE PIN TO BE INSERTED WITH THE BOLT IN THE LOCKED POSITION WHILE BYPASSING THE STARTER INTERLOCK. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM OPERATING WHILE THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IS LOCKED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RELEASE AND RETENTION."

NHTSA ID: 94V214000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 1,458

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: VEHICLES OPERATED WHILE EMERGENCY EXITS ARE LOCKED RESULT IN INCREASED RISK OF PASSENGER ENTRAPMENT WHEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RIVET A METAL SHIELD TO THE VANDALOCK COVER TO PREVENT PIN INSERTION IN THE EVENT THAT THE PIN HOLE HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY LOCATED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 7, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL

RETROFLECTIVE MARKINGS ON REQUIRED EMERGENCY EXITS DO NOT MEET THE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

NHTSA ID: 94V171000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 206

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THE RETROFLECTIVE MARKINGS ARE NOT PROPERLY LOCATED AT EMERGENCY EXITS, OCCUPANTS COULD NOT EASILY IDENTIFY SUCH EXITS IN AN EMERGENCY OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL ADDITIONAL REFLECTIVE TAPE AROUND EACH EMERGENCY DOOR'S OUTSIDE PERIMETER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 7, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER ASSIST:PUMP

THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.

NHTSA ID: 94V172000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 31

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR COMPRESSOR WITH A NEW, HIGH CAPACITY AIR COMPRESSOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 1, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:POWER ASSIST

A SUDDEN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOSS DURING HARD TURNS RESULTS IN A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE PRESSURE LOSS OCCURS WHEN THE HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN ENGINE COOLING FAN TURNS OFF IN THE TURN.

NHTSA ID: 94V143000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,150

Consequence Summary:

THE DRIVER REACTS TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST BY OVERSTEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES WILL BE REPLACED WITH VALVES OF A NEW DESIGN. UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT THE FAN CUTOFF SWITCH SO THAT HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN FANS WILL RUN FULL TIME, ELIMINATING THE PRESSURE SPIKE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 27, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR:REGULATOR:STARTER

A CABLE INSTALLED TO TEMPORARILY BYPASS THE NEUTRAL SWITCH TO ENABLE THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED WAS NOT REMOVED AT DELIVERY. THE CABLE ALLOWS THE BUS TO BE STARTED WHILE IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE DRIVE GEAR.

NHTSA ID: 94V120000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 285

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STARTING A BUS IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TEMPORARY CABLE AND INSTALL A NEW RELAY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 13, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER LABELS

A DECAL WARNING OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER IN USING STARTING FLUID TO START THE ENGINE WAS OMITTED.

NHTSA ID: 94V092000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 423

Consequence Summary:

IGNITION OF THE STARTER FLUID BY THE HEATING ELEMENT CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

CUSTOMERS WILL BE SENT WARNING DECALS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 4, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM

SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 94V059000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 109

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD SUFFER INCREASED RISK OF INJURY THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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