1994 THOMAS BUS
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
95V006000 Jan 30, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
A POWER CONNECTOR IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME CORRODED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND SEAL THE CONNECTORS.
94V120000 Jun 27, 1994
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STARTING A BUS IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN UNINTENTIONAL MOVEMENT AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE TEMPORARY CABLE AND INSTALL A NEW RELAY.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1994 THOMAS BUS
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 043200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC | 1 |
PS-13-8
Nov 29, 2010
043200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
THOMAS BUILT BUS: ALL MODELS OF THOMAS BUSES USING AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS ARE ROUTINELY BEING ADJUSTED BY SOME OPERATORS AND SERVICE TECHNICIANS TO MAKE BRAKE PUSHROD STROKE APPEAR TO BE WITH LEGAL BRAKE
NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS BUS
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE07008
Opened: Feb 12, 2007 — Closed: Apr 16, 2007
RESTRICTED BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT
ODI WAS CONTACTED BY THE NEW YORK DOT WHO REPORTEDSEVERAL BUSES FAILED BRAKING TESTS WHEN BEING TESTED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. THE SUBJECT SCHOOL BUSES ARE OPTIONED WITH AN ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDAL POSITIONING DEVICE THAT ALLOWS THE DRIVER TO RAISE AND LOWER THE BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT TO SUIT HIS/HER ... Read more
PE04012
Opened: Feb 2, 2004 — Closed: Jun 9, 2004
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURES
ODI HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL FAILED SWITCHES THAT SHOW SIGNS OF MELTING OR DAMAGE FROM OVER- HEATING.THE SWITCH SUPPLIER HAS INITIATED A TEST PROGRAM TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THESE FAILURES.ODI IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF A HEAT SOURCE THAT POTENTIALLY COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, AS WELL A... Read more
PE00047
Opened: Dec 1, 2000 — Closed: Jun 20, 2001
BRAKE LOSS
There is no summary currently available
PE92035
Opened: Mar 30, 1992 — Closed: Aug 20, 1992
AXLE/UNIVER.YOKE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
THOMAS BUS — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the THOMAS BUS across all model years (1977–1995).
44
Total Recalls
7
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
THOMAS BUS — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |