| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Record Id: 29104 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: THOMAS |
| Recalled Component Id: 000004359000056207000000231 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: THOMAS | Model Year: 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 84V130000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | Manufacturer That Filed Report: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Apr, 01 1979 | End date of Manufacturing: Feb, 01 1984 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 1500 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Oct, 31 1984 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | Report Received Date: Oct, 16 1984 |
| Record Creation date : Nov, 07 1984 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : 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. | Consequence Summary: |
| Corrective Summary : 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. | Recall 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. |
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