THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1995
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1995. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 11, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL:PEDAL
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL LEVER CAN CONTACT THE ENGINE COVER CAUSING THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND AND NOT RETURN TO IDLE.
NHTSA ID: 95V191000
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
# of Units Affected: 300
Consequence Summary:
IF THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE BINDS, THE ENGINE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE DRIVER LETS UP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROCKER AND INSTALLING A RETAINING BRACKET AT THE ENGINE COVER TO PREVENT THE COVER FROM CONTACTING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 25, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
FUEL:CNG: PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE/DEVICE
SOME TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE TRIGGERS WERE NOT X-RAYED. THESE TRIGGERS COULD CONTAIN INTERNAL VOIDS THAT WOULD MAKE THE TRIGGERS SUSCEPTIBLE TO ADVANCED CREEP CAUSING FALSE ACTIVATION AND VENTING OF THE CNG.
NHTSA ID: 95V188002
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 75
Consequence Summary:
VENTING OF THE CNG COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
THOMAS BUILT WILL REPLACE THE TYPE III PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE WITH THE NEWER DESIGN "GENERATION 2.5" PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 5, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE
THE ROUTING OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN ALLOW HEAT FROM THE AIR DISCHARGE LINE TO MELT THE CABLE.
NHTSA ID: 95V170000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 300
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND REPLACE ANY CABLES THAT SHOW DAMAGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 7, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INDICATOR:LEVER
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT IN THE PRNDL INDICATOR.
NHTSA ID: 95V148000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 1,413
Consequence Summary:
PRNDL MISALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BE UNAWAREOF THE GEAR POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 20, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM
THE WRONG ATTACHMENT BOLTS WERE USED ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
NHTSA ID: 95V135000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD SUFFER INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IF THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FAILED IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE NONCOMPLYING 5/16" BOLTS FROM THE ANCHORAGES AND REPLACE THEM WITH 7/16" BOLTS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 1, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:OTHER
THE ROOF HATCHES ON THESE BUSES DO NOT MEET THE EXTERIOR HANDLE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
NHTSA ID: 95V087000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 350
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, RESCUE PERSONNEL MAY NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN THE ROOF HATCHES FROM THE OUTSIDE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING ROOF HATCH LID AND REPLACE IT WITH A LID EQUIPPED WITH AN EXTERIOR HANDLE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 3, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
HEATER: WATER: DEFROSTER: DEFOGGER: HOSE: DUCT:AIR
IF PAPER OR TRASH FALLS DOWN THE RED DOT HEATER VENTS IT COULD IGNITE.
NHTSA ID: 95V040000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 2,133
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A HEATER FIRE AND AN INCREASED POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRE CAGE AROUND THE HEATER RESISTOR.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 3, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:FITTINGS
THE BRACKET USED TO SUPPORT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CAN CRACK AND POSSIBLY SEVER THE BRAKE LINE.
NHTSA ID: 95V041000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 804
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BRAKE LINE IS SEVERED, BRAKING CAPABILITY WILL BE IMMEDIATELY REDUCED, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 3, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
AIR CONDITIONER:OTHER PART
THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE COVERS DO NOT MEET THE HEAD IMPACT REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
NHTSA ID: 95V042000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 50
Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE COVER FROM THE HEAD IMPACT ZONE AND ALSO REPLACE THE METAL COVER WITH A PLASTIC COVER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 30, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
A POWER CONNECTOR IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME CORRODED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.
NHTSA ID: 95V006000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS, IMMOBILIZING THE BUS, DISABLE THE LIGHTS, AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND SEAL THE CONNECTORS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 11, 1995
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS
THE METAL HOUSING OF THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS ON AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR/EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR SAFETY BELTS CAN BECOME DEFORMED PREVENTING EXTENSION AND/OR RETRACTION OF THE BELT.
NHTSA ID: 95V004000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 3,076
Consequence Summary:
PASSENGERS WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXTEND OR RETRACT THEIR SAFETY BELTS AND WOULD BE AT A RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HARDENED WASHER WHICH WILL DECREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF DEFORMATION OF THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR. DAMAGED RETRACTORS WILL BE REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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