Thomas 2444 (1979) – 79V124000

Defect Description For Recall

Plastic Plugs Are Used To Reduce Heat Build Up In The Fuel Tank When Vehicles Are Stored Outside. These Temporary Plugs May Not Have Been Replaced With Fusible Safety Plugs Prior To Vehicle Sale.

Make Of Vehicle

THOMAS

Model Of Vehicle

2444

Year

1979

Recall Campaign Number

79V124000

Component Description

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Dealer Will Replace Plastic Plugs With Fusible Safety Plugs.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

19790101

End Of Manufacture

19790301

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

24

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Date Report Received

19790523

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard