Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V020000 Reported February 18, 1997

Thomas built/fmvss 121

Q: What is recall 97V020000?

NHTSA recall 97V020000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on February 18, 1997. It addresses: Thomas built/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 55 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Thomas Built Buses, Inc. · N/A · 55 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97V020000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 18, 1997

Defect Summary

These buses with gross vehicle weight ratings (gvwr) of 36,200, do not meet the brake size and power requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 121, "air brake systems," for vehicles of that gvwr.

Safety Consequence

These buses do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121.

Corrective Action

Thomas built will provide the owners with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. the repair will consist of changing the original rear slack adjusters and front brake chambers and increasing the air reservoir volume.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 97V020000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 97V020000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97V020000?

NHTSA recall 97V020000 was issued by Thomas Built Buses, Inc. on February 18, 1997. It addresses: Thomas built/fmvss 121. The recall affects approximately 55 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Thomas Built Buses, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V020000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.