There have been 4 safety recalls for the Thomas Citiliner. 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 Citiliner.
If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Thomas Chartour, 1990 Thomas Chartour, 1991 Thomas Chartour, 1992 Thomas Chartour, 1993 Thomas Chartour, 1994 Thomas Chartour, 1995 Thomas Chartour, 1996 Thomas Chartour, 1997 Thomas Chartour, 1989 Thomas Citiliner, 1990 Thomas Citiliner, 1991 Thomas Citiliner, 1992 Thomas Citiliner, 1993 Thomas Citiliner, 1994 Thomas Citiliner, 1995 Thomas Citiliner, 1996 Thomas Citiliner, 1997 Thomas Citiliner, 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, 1997 Thomas MVP, 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, 1997 Thomas Saf-t-liner |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Prndl misalignment can cause the driver to be unawareof the gear position increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Thomas Citiliner, 1994 Thomas Citiliner, 1993 Thomas MVP, 1994 Thomas MVP, 1993 Thomas Saf-t-liner, 1994 Thomas Saf-t-liner |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Recall Summary: The automatic transmission will not shift into low gear due to a misalignment in the prndl indicator. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22, 1997 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 8,107 |
| Aug. 7, 1995 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 1,413 |
| Jan. 30, 1995 | Electrical System:wiring | 80 |
| Jan. 1, 1993 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 24,570 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Thomas Citiliner | 1 |
| 1996 Thomas Citiliner | 1 |
| 1995 Thomas Citiliner | 2 |
| 1994 Thomas Citiliner | 3 |
| 1993 Thomas Citiliner | 3 |
| 1992 Thomas Citiliner | 2 |
| 1991 Thomas Citiliner | 2 |
| 1990 Thomas Citiliner | 2 |
| 1989 Thomas Citiliner | 1 |