1979 THOMAS THOMAS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 81V043000 on 05/11/1981
- Component:
- Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1978 - 01/31/1981
- Affected:
- 280
- Defect:
- Certain "u" shaped bolts used to attach the axles to the springs, when installed and tightened to specifications, may be stretched beyond the yield point of the material and could break.
- Correction:
- All units will have the "u" bolts replaced without charge. this includes nuts and lockwashers.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: school buses.system: suspension; "u" bolts.consequences of defect: failure of the "u" bolts can lead to a misplaced axle,which may adversely affect vehicle handling and can result in an accident.
- Campaign:
- 84V130000 on 11/06/1984
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1979 - 01/31/1984
- Affected:
- 1,500
- Defect:
- The turn signal mechanism in the steering column may break; the broken piece may become jammed in the steering column. while using the turn signal and turning in either direction, the operator may experience either increased steering effort in the turn, or binding in the steering wheel when the wheel is returned to a straight position.
- Correction:
- A replacement switch will be made available to owners; owner has the option to make the repair himself or have it done by a dealer. there will be no charge to the owner for the switch or the repair.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: buses without floor mounted turn signal switches.system: lighting and communications; turn signal switch.consequences of defect: increased steering effort or binding could result inloss of vehicle control and an accident.
1979 THOMAS THOMAS TSB
- Bulletin:
- 9707119727D
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Conditions with side & rear emergency door. *yc