There have been 5 safety recalls for the Thomas All Star. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Thomas All Star.
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Thomas All Star, 1993 Thomas All Star, 1994 Thomas All Star, 1995 Thomas All Star, 1996 Thomas All Star, 1992 Thomas MVP, 1993 Thomas MVP, 1994 Thomas MVP, 1995 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1992 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Thomas All Star, 1978 Thomas All Star, 1979 Thomas All Star, 1980 Thomas All Star, 1981 Thomas All Star, 1982 Thomas All Star, 1983 Thomas All Star, 1984 Thomas All Star, 1985 Thomas All Star, 1986 Thomas All Star, 1987 Thomas All Star, 1988 Thomas All Star, 1989 Thomas All Star, 1990 Thomas All Star, 1991 Thomas All Star, 1992 Thomas All Star, 1993 Thomas All Star, 1994 Thomas All Star, 1995 Thomas All Star, 1996 Thomas All Star, 1977 Thomas Conventional, 1978 Thomas Conventional, 1979 Thomas Conventional, 1980 Thomas Conventional, 1981 Thomas Conventional, 1982 Thomas Conventional, 1983 Thomas Conventional, 1984 Thomas Conventional, 1985 Thomas Conventional, 1986 Thomas Conventional, 1987 Thomas Conventional, 1988 Thomas Conventional, 1989 Thomas Conventional, 1990 Thomas Conventional, 1991 Thomas Conventional, 1992 Thomas Conventional, 1993 Thomas Conventional, 1994 Thomas Conventional, 1995 Thomas Conventional, 1996 Thomas Conventional, 1977 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1978 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1979 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1980 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1981 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1982 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1983 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1984 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1985 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1986 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1987 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1988 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1989 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1990 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1991 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1992 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1993 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1994 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1995 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1996 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1977 Thomas Minotour, 1978 Thomas Minotour, 1979 Thomas Minotour, 1980 Thomas Minotour, 1981 Thomas Minotour, 1982 Thomas Minotour, 1983 Thomas Minotour, 1984 Thomas Minotour, 1985 Thomas Minotour, 1986 Thomas Minotour, 1987 Thomas Minotour, 1988 Thomas Minotour, 1989 Thomas Minotour, 1990 Thomas Minotour, 1991 Thomas Minotour, 1992 Thomas Minotour, 1993 Thomas Minotour, 1994 Thomas Minotour, 1995 Thomas Minotour, 1996 Thomas Minotour, 1977 Thomas MVP, 1978 Thomas MVP, 1979 Thomas MVP, 1980 Thomas MVP, 1981 Thomas MVP, 1982 Thomas MVP, 1983 Thomas MVP, 1984 Thomas MVP, 1985 Thomas MVP, 1986 Thomas MVP, 1987 Thomas MVP, 1988 Thomas MVP, 1989 Thomas MVP, 1990 Thomas MVP, 1991 Thomas MVP, 1992 Thomas MVP, 1993 Thomas MVP, 1994 Thomas MVP, 1995 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1977 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1978 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1979 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1980 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1981 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1982 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1983 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1984 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1985 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1986 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1987 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1988 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1989 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1990 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1991 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1992 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1995 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1996 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1977 Thomas Vista, 1978 Thomas Vista, 1979 Thomas Vista, 1980 Thomas Vista, 1981 Thomas Vista, 1982 Thomas Vista, 1983 Thomas Vista, 1984 Thomas Vista, 1985 Thomas Vista, 1986 Thomas Vista, 1987 Thomas Vista, 1988 Thomas Vista, 1989 Thomas Vista, 1990 Thomas Vista, 1991 Thomas Vista, 1992 Thomas Vista, 1993 Thomas Vista, 1994 Thomas Vista, 1995 Thomas Vista, 1996 Thomas Vista |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Thomas All Star, 1994 Thomas Conventional, 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1994 Thomas Vista |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Recall Summary: The air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The cap screw separating from the intermediate linkage/90 degree gear box and the missing keys have the potential for catastrophicfailure of the steering system which may result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Thomas All Star, 1991 Thomas All Star, 1992 Thomas All Star, 1993 Thomas All Star, 1990 Thomas Type D, 1991 Thomas Type D, 1992 Thomas Type D, 1993 Thomas Type D |
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Recall Summary: The cap screws that hold the intermediate steering linkages onto the input and output shafts of the 90 degree steering gear box were improperly torqued, and can separate from the linkage connections. Also, the keys were not installed in the keyways of the steering linkage and the steering box shaft. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The windows do not comply with fmvss 217, "bus windowretention and release. "
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Thomas All Star, 1991 Thomas All Star, 1992 Thomas All Star, 1993 Thomas All Star, 1990 Thomas Citiliner, 1991 Thomas Citiliner, 1992 Thomas Citiliner, 1993 Thomas Citiliner, 1990 Thomas Conventional, 1991 Thomas Conventional, 1992 Thomas Conventional, 1993 Thomas Conventional, 1990 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1991 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1992 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1993 Thomas Mighty Mite, 1990 Thomas Minotour, 1991 Thomas Minotour, 1992 Thomas Minotour, 1993 Thomas Minotour, 1990 Thomas MVP, 1991 Thomas MVP, 1992 Thomas MVP, 1993 Thomas MVP, 1990 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1991 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1992 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1990 Thomas School Bus, 1991 Thomas School Bus, 1992 Thomas School Bus, 1993 Thomas School Bus, 1990 Thomas Vista, 1991 Thomas Vista, 1992 Thomas Vista, 1993 Thomas Vista |
| Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Recall Summary: The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 5, 1996 | Structure:body | 2,117 |
| Jul. 23, 1996 | Structure:body | 120,371 |
| Mar. 3, 1995 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 50 |
| Oct. 1, 1993 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 336 |
| Jan. 1, 1993 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 24,570 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Thomas All Star | 2 |
| 1995 Thomas All Star | 2 |
| 1994 Thomas All Star | 3 |
| 1993 Thomas All Star | 4 |
| 1992 Thomas All Star | 4 |
| 1991 Thomas All Star | 3 |
| 1990 Thomas All Star | 3 |
| 1989 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1988 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1987 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1986 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1985 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1984 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1983 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1982 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1981 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1980 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1979 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1978 Thomas All Star | 1 |
| 1977 Thomas All Star | 1 |