There have been 2 safety recalls for the Thomas Transit 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 Transit Bus.
Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Thomas School Bus, 1992 Thomas School Bus, 1993 Thomas School Bus, 1991 Thomas Transit Bus, 1992 Thomas Transit Bus, 1993 Thomas Transit Bus |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Distraction of driver could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Thomas School Bus, 1990 Thomas Transit Bus |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: The combination of type 2 elr seat belt and suspension type driver's seat causes safety belt cinching which becomes severe enough to distract or hinder driver from normal operation of bus. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 13, 1994 | Equipment:other:labels | 423 |
| Oct. 4, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 300 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1993 Thomas Transit Bus | 1 |
| 1992 Thomas Transit Bus | 1 |
| 1991 Thomas Transit Bus | 1 |
| 1990 Thomas Transit Bus | 1 |