Recall 84V130000: 1979–1984 Thomas Thomas

Report received

Oct 16, 1984

Manufacturer

Thomas built buses, inc.

Potentially affected

1,500vehicles

Model years

1979–1984

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1979 Thomas Thomas0 complaints
• 1980 Thomas Thomas0 complaints
• 1981 Thomas Thomas0 complaints
• 1982 Thomas Thomas0 complaints
• 1983 Thomas Thomas0 complaints
• 1984 Thomas Thomas1 complaints