There have been 14 safety recalls for the Thomas BUS. 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 BUS.
This condition can result in a total loss of power to the bus, immobilizing the bus, disable the lights, and increase the potential for an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Thomas BUS, 1995 Thomas BUS, 1994 Thomas Citiliner, 1995 Thomas Citiliner |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Summary: A power connector in the main wiring harness can become corroded causing loss of power. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Thomas BUS, 1994 Thomas School Bus |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Summary: A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. The cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The safety belts might not adequately protect seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Thomas BUS, 1992 Thomas BUS, 1991 Thomas School Bus, 1992 Thomas School Bus |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The safety belt anchorage bolts do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The seat anchorages could not maintain load of 5,000 lbs for 10 seconds. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The driver's seat back does not meet the strengthrequirements of fmvss 207, "seating system". Should the seat back fail whilethe bus is in motion, the operator could lose control of the bus.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Thomas BUS, 1992 Thomas BUS, 1991 Thomas School Bus, 1992 Thomas School Bus |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Incorrect screws were used to attach the plywood seat back to the seat frame. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The bad welds can develop cracks that can cause completeseparation of the driveshaft. This can result in loss of motive power for thevehicle and possible loss of vehicle control.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Thomas BUS, 1989 Thomas BUS, 1990 Thomas BUS, 1991 Thomas BUS, 1992 Thomas BUS |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Recall Summary: The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 30, 1995 | Electrical System:wiring | 80 |
| Jun. 27, 1994 | Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator | 285 |
| Mar. 3, 1993 | Seats | 188 |
| Sep. 8, 1992 | Seats | 1,526 |
| Aug. 24, 1992 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 1 |
| May. 19, 1992 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 24 |
| Jan. 3, 1992 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 7,500 |
| Oct. 3, 1991 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 2,986 |
| Oct. 1, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 407 |
| Sep. 12, 1991 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 800 |
| Apr. 15, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,393 |
| Feb. 9, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 48 |
| Nov. 6, 1989 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 561 |
| Mar. 8, 1979 | Seats | 258 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1995 Thomas BUS | 1 |
| 1994 Thomas BUS | 2 |
| 1992 Thomas BUS | 5 |
| 1991 Thomas BUS | 6 |
| 1990 Thomas BUS | 7 |
| 1989 Thomas BUS | 6 |
| 1988 Thomas BUS | 5 |
| 1987 Thomas BUS | 2 |
| 1986 Thomas BUS | 2 |
| 1985 Thomas BUS | 2 |
| 1984 Thomas BUS | 1 |
| 1983 Thomas BUS | 1 |
| 1982 Thomas BUS | 1 |
| 1981 Thomas BUS | 1 |
| 1980 Thomas BUS | 1 |
| 1977 Thomas BUS | 1 |