Recall 79V068000: 1977 Thomas BUS
- Report received
- Mar 8, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Thomas built buses, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 258vehicles
- Model years
- 1977
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicles fail to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection", in regard to barrier force level performance. The barrier performance forward exceeded the force level of 2400 pounds.
Remedy
Defect free barriers will be provided for owner installation free of charge. Reimbursement for labor will be paid at the usual rate for warranty work.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Thomas BUS0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.