2000 THOMAS BUS
0 recalls — 3 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nov 15, 2005
Incident date: Aug 9, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT ON 8/9/05 INVOLVING AN SUV AND A THOMAS BUILT TYPE C WHEEL CHAIR BUS. THE DRIVER OF THE SUV CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND HIT THE BUS HEAD ON. THE ESTIMATED SPEED OF THE SUV WAS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE SERVICE DOOR O... Read more
Crash
2 injured
1 deaths
TIRES
Mar 15, 2004
Incident date: Mar 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING HOME AT 65 MPH REAR INSIDE PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. MICHELIN, SIZE 255/80R22.5, DOT#V6H6AK30100. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 11, 2000
Incident date: Aug 29, 2000
SEAT BELTS ON THE BUSES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. HAVE 2 OF THE BUCKLES NEAR THE WINDOWS; 3 LATCH PLATES IN THE MIDDLE & 1 OTHER BUCKLE IS LOCATED IN THE AISLE. CANNOT PLACE ANYONE IN EITHER OF THE SEATS DUE TO NOT HAVING ANYTHING TO LATCH OR BUCKLE INTO. *AK
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 (current) | 0 | 3 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 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 |