THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 6, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT/WHEEL LUG NUT

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, THE WHEEL LUG NUT MAY NOT TIGHTEN COMPLETELY.

NHTSA ID: 02V221000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 15

Consequence Summary:

THE WHEEL COULD LOOSEN INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW WHEEL STUDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 6, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 210/SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES

CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES WILL ONLY HOLD 4,400 LBS. IN LIEU OF THE REQUIRED 5000 LB.

NHTSA ID: 02V220000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 29

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ADD A FASTENER TO THE TRACK MOUNTED SEAT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 21, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 22, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THOMAS BUILT/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE CHECK VALVE

CERTAIN BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE BUSES DO NOT HAVE A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN THE WET TANK AND THE SECONDARY TANK.

NHTSA ID: 02V062000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 51

Consequence Summary:

THE ABSENCE OF A CHECK VALVE COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ADD A CHECK VALVE. THE UNITS AFFECTED ARE ONLY IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 10, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THOMAS BUILT AT 336-889-4871.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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