1994 Thomas Bus
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1994 Thomas Bus. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 Thomas Bus. Newest first.
A power connector in the main wiring harness can become corroded causing loss of power.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in a total loss of power to the bus, immobilizing the bus, disable the lights, and increase the potential for an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace and seal the connectors.
A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. the cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10036588Thomas built bus: all models of thomas buses using automatic slack adjusters. The automatic slack adjusters are routinely being adjusted by some operators and service technicians to make brake pushrod stroke appear to be with legal brake adjustment limits, or to compensate for mis-diagnosed out of adjustment conditions caused by worn or damaged foundation brake components.
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