1982 THOMAS THOMAS RECALL - #84V130000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TURN SIGNAL : SWITCH
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1982 THOMAS THOMAS |
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| Manufacturer |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1979 - 2/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
11/7/1984 |
| Influenced by |
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/31/1984 |
| # Affected |
1,500 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1982 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1982 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE
1982 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1982 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1982 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for STRUCTURE
1982 THOMAS THOMAS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT
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