Vehicle recall 85V154000 · November 21, 1985
Thomas Minotour and Thomas
The body is subject to shift forward during an impact and the fuel filler hose and/or fuel vent line hose may separate from either the fuel filler neck or the gas tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The body is subject to shift forward during an impact and the fuel filler hose and/or fuel vent line hose may separate from either the fuel filler neck or the gas tank. This does not comply with FMVSS 301. Consequence of defect: a fuel spill could occur and possibly result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Install new fuel filler and vent line hoses, which are capable of being stretched beyond the extent to which the body could shift forward during a 30 MPH frontal impact.
- Notes
- System: fuel/FMVSS 301. Vehicle description: school bus with GVWR of 10,000 lbs. Or less and buses over 10,000 lbs.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V154000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 21, 1985
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,520
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
- Thomas Thomas (1982-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982
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