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  NHTSA Recall 84V130000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V130000; Date: Oct. 16, 1984

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Thomas Thomas 1980 Thomas Thomas 1981 Thomas Thomas 1982 Thomas Thomas 1983 Thomas Thomas 1984 Thomas Thomas

Component: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch

Manufactured by: Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Affected Units:: 1,500

icon3 Recall 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.

icon2 How to Fix:

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.

icon4 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.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 31, 1984

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