Vehicle recall 82V050000 · May 8, 1982

1980-1982 Thomas Minotour

The gross axle weight rating listed on the certification plate for the front springs is incorrect.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The gross axle weight rating listed on the certification plate for the front springs is incorrect. Some vehicles have front springs rated at 2950 lbs. And passenger capacity at greater than 15 passengers. This combination may result in the front springs being overloaded by 150 lbs. When these vehicles are loaded to maximun capacity.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the front springs with 3100 lb. Front springs at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: buses.system: suspension; front springs.consequences of defect: overloading of the vehicle could lead to failure of thefront springs. This could cause loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 82V050000
Reported to NHTSA: May 8, 1982
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: June 11, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 185
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Recall 82V050000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Thomas Minotour (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980

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