There have been 27 safety recalls for the Thomas Conventional. 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 Conventional.
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Thomas Conventional, 1996 Thomas Conventional, 1997 Thomas Conventional, 1998 Thomas Conventional, 1999 Thomas Conventional |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with air suspension driver seat. Tether belts used to anchor the seat belt assembly to the floor were not installed on buses equipped with an air ride driver seat. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Thomas Conventional, 1996 Thomas Conventional, 1997 Thomas Conventional, 1998 Thomas Conventional |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. Restraining barriers and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. Nuts used to secure the plate the floor may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non-standard location. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Thomas Conventional, 1994 Thomas Conventional, 1995 Thomas Conventional, 1996 Thomas Conventional, 1997 Thomas Conventional, 1998 Thomas Conventional, 1993 Thomas Vista, 1994 Thomas Vista, 1995 Thomas Vista, 1996 Thomas Vista, 1997 Thomas Vista, 1998 Thomas Vista |
| Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built on a navistar chassis. The cross view mirrors do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors. " the entire top surface of cylinder h is not visible as required. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Thomas CL960, 1997 Thomas CL960, 1998 Thomas CL960, 1996 Thomas Conventional, 1997 Thomas Conventional, 1998 Thomas Conventional, 1996 Thomas Er Transit, 1997 Thomas Er Transit, 1998 Thomas Er Transit, 1996 Thomas MVP, 1997 Thomas MVP, 1998 Thomas MVP, 1996 Thomas TL960, 1997 Thomas TL960, 1998 Thomas TL960, 1996 Thomas Vista, 1997 Thomas Vista, 1998 Thomas Vista |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with national seating series 93b-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching to the height adjusting shock absorber on the driver's seat can deform and break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The driver of the bus may not have a clear and unobstructed view to the rear.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Thomas Conventional, 1998 Thomas Conventional |
| Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles do not comply with the visibility requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 3, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 5,954 |
| Jul. 25, 2005 | Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly | 13,583 |
| Oct. 31, 2002 | Seat Belt | 2,371 |
| Feb. 22, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 51 |
| Nov. 1, 2001 | Seats | 708 |
| Jun. 26, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 16,165 |
| Jun. 26, 2001 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 129 |
| Nov. 17, 2000 | Seats | 37 |
| Nov. 3, 2000 | Seats | 6,500 |
| Nov. 3, 2000 | Unknown Or Other | 11,500 |
| Nov. 3, 2000 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 53 |
| Jul. 2, 1999 | Seats | 2,175 |
| Jul. 2, 1999 | Seats | 744 |
| Dec. 7, 1998 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 500 |
| Sep. 17, 1998 | Seats | 4,300 |
| Jan. 21, 1998 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices | 241 |
| Nov. 1, 1997 | Seats | 2,391 |
| Mar. 5, 1997 | Structure:body | 24,082 |
| Jan. 13, 1997 | Seats | 38 |
| Oct. 1, 1996 | Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Jul. 23, 1996 | Structure:body | 120,371 |
| Jun. 17, 1996 | Structure:body | 6,358 |
| May. 1, 1995 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 350 |
| Mar. 3, 1995 | Equipment:air Conditioner | 50 |
| Jan. 11, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 3,076 |
| Sep. 7, 1994 | Equipment:other:labels | 206 |
| Jan. 1, 1993 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 24,570 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 2003 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 2002 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 2001 Thomas Conventional | 4 |
| 2000 Thomas Conventional | 7 |
| 1999 Thomas Conventional | 5 |
| 1998 Thomas Conventional | 7 |
| 1997 Thomas Conventional | 8 |
| 1996 Thomas Conventional | 11 |
| 1995 Thomas Conventional | 10 |
| 1994 Thomas Conventional | 9 |
| 1993 Thomas Conventional | 7 |
| 1992 Thomas Conventional | 5 |
| 1991 Thomas Conventional | 5 |
| 1990 Thomas Conventional | 3 |
| 1989 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1988 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1987 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1986 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1985 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1984 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1983 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1982 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1981 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1980 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1979 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1978 Thomas Conventional | 2 |
| 1977 Thomas Conventional | 2 |