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1987 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS

6 recalls — 0 complaints

96V080000 May 6, 1996
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
THE DOOR HINGES WERE NOT SHIELDED AND CAN SNAG EXITING CHILDREN'S CLOTHING OR ACCESSORIES.
Consequence
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL HINGE PADS TO PREVENT THE SNAGGING OF PASSENGER'S CLOTHING.
13,545 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
96V054000 Mar 26, 1996
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
PASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION,THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BEING CAUGHT.
4,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
93V032001 Mar 29, 1993
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence
WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
87,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
92V013000 Jan 3, 1992
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
THE CENTER ACTUATOR THAT RELEASES TWO CATCHES VIA TWO PULL RODS CAN BECOME NON-FUNCTIONAL FROM POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, LACK OF LUBRICATION, CORROSION, OR A COMBINATION ALL THREE CAUSES.
Consequence
WHEN THE CENTER ACTUATOR IS NON-FUNCTIONAL, THE WINDOWIS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN, AND WOULD NOT FUNCTION AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT IN CASEOF A VEHICULAR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REMOVE THE OLD CENTER ACTUATOR AND INSTALL AN IMPROVED ACTUATOR.
7,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
91V006000 Oct 3, 1991
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
RELEASE HANDLE FOR REAR PUSH OUT WINDOW IS NOT LOCATED IN AREA REQUIRED BY S5.2.3.1(B) OF FMVSS 217.
Consequence
BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARDS; IN AN EMERGENCY,EXIT FROM THE PUSH-OUT WINDOW COULD BE HAMPERED.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW INTERIOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
2,986 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
90V196000 Nov 23, 1990
SEATS
Defect Description
THE SEAT DO NOT COMPLY WITH ENERGY ABSORPTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 222.
Consequence
THE REAR FACING SEATS HAD ONLY ONE THIRD OF THE REQUIREDENERGY ABSORPTION; A PASSENGER USING THIS SEAT COULD BE INJURED IN A SUDDEN STOPOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FOLDUP SEATS WITH APPROPRIATE FASTENERS.
1,083 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — THOMAS SCHOOL BUS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE98020 Opened: Mar 31, 1998 — Closed: Sep 21, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1993
UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRES
A DIESEL FUEL RETURN LINE IS ALLEGED TO FAIL IN THE UNDERHOOD ARE CAUSING FIRES
PE93053 Opened: May 26, 1993 — Closed: Aug 30, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
ELECTRICAL FIRE
There is no summary currently available

THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the THOMAS SCHOOL BUS across all model years (1977–2004).

110 Total Recalls
30 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — Year by Year

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2011 0 2 View
2010 0 2 View
2009 0 3 View
2004 1 1 View
2002 0 2 View
1999 0 3 View
1998 0 11 View
1997 0 1 View
1996 2 2 View
1995 2 0 View
1994 4 0 View
1993 4 0 View
1992 10 0 View
1991 11 0 View
1990 12 0 View
1989 9 0 View
1988 8 0 View
1987 (current) 6 0
1986 6 0 View
1985 6 0 View
1984 4 0 View
1983 4 0 View
1982 4 0 View
1981 4 0 View
1980 4 0 View
1979 3 0 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 3 0 View

Other THOMAS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
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1803 0 0 View
1894 0 0 View
1984 0 0 View
2124 0 0 View
2234 0 0 View
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