THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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September 7, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT BUSES/FMVSS 210/SEAT ANCHORS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT ON CHEVROLET CHASSIS WITH A CORRUGATED STEEL FLOOR AND AND EQUIPPED WITH 45" WIDE RESTRAINING PASSENGER SEATS. THE 45" WIDE RESTRAINING PASSENGER SEAT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 99V266000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 106

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL ANCHORAGE POINTS CONNECTING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 222

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. RESTRAINING BARRIERS AND REINFORCEMENT PLATES MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. NUTS USED TO SECURE THE PLATE THE FLOOR MAY BE MISSING OR THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE MAY BE MOUNTED IN A NON-STANDARD LOCATION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."

NHTSA ID: 99V173000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,175

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BARRIERS AND PLATES, INSTALL ANY NUTS THAT ARE MISSING, AND MOUNT THE REINFORCEMENT PLATE CORRECTLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT/FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT ON GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS. TO INSTALL THE NEW ALUMINUM MINOTOUR BODY, TWO FUEL TANK STRAP FASTENERS WERE LOOSENED. RE-TIGHTENING THESE FASTENERS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN THE FUEL TANK FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID: 99V174000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 274

Consequence Summary:

IF THE FUEL TANK FELL, FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SEAT BELT TETHER BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION DRIVER SEAT. TETHER BELTS USED TO ANCHOR THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR WERE NOT INSTALLED ON BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RIDE DRIVER SEAT. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 99V175000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 744

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TETHER BELT ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 124/ACCELERATOR PEDAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC ENGINES. THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN CATCH ON THE FLOOR MAT WHEN THE PEDAL IS FULLY DEPRESSED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 99V176000

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

# of Units Affected: 1,307

Consequence Summary:

IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CATCHES ON THE FLOOR MAT, ENGINE OVERSPEED COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET TO RAISE THE ACCELERATOR SO THE PEDAL DOES NOT CATCH ON THE FLOOR MAT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 2, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT/WARNING LABEL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB OR CATERPILLAR 3126 ENGINES. A DECAL THAT WARNS OF THE DANGER OF USING ETHER OR OTHER STARTING FLUIDS IN THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM WAS OMITTED. THE LABEL SHOULD BE LOCATED ON THE FIXED HEADLIGHT PANEL ON THE FRONT OF THE BUS.

NHTSA ID: 99V177000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,123

Consequence Summary:

THE ELECTRICAL PREHEATER ELEMENT COULD POSSIBLY BE IGNITED BY STARTING FLUID SPRAYED INTO THE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM, RESULTING IN EXPLOSION AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY TO THOSE IN AND AROUND THE BUS.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A WARNING LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 12, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT/FRAME

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE MOUNTING BOLT FOR THE UPPER FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET CAN LOOSEN IN SERVICE DUE TO THE OMISSION OF A FRAME REINFORCEMENT FROM THE UPPER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT. THE LOOSENED BOLT COULD THEN WORK IN THE FRAME RAIL-MOUNTING HOLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN HAIRLINE CRACKING OF THE FRAME RAIL IN THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING AREA AND POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING EYE AS WELL.

NHTSA ID: 99V075000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 4,249

Consequence Summary:

DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SHOCK(S) COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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