Recall Detail

THOMAS / THOMAS / 1982

Components - Details
NHTSA Record Id: 29107 Vehicale/Equipment Name: THOMAS
Recalled Component Id: 000004359000033225000000231 Manufacturer Supplied Component Name:
Model Name: THOMAS Model Year: 1982
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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