1990 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
12 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.
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.
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.
93V013000 Jan 1, 1993
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Defect Description
THE CURRENT PRODUCTION STATIONARY WINDOW ASSEMBLIES ALLOW THE GLASS TO DISENGAGE FROM THE RUBBER AND/OR FRAME.
Consequence
THE WINDOWS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOWRETENTION AND RELEASE."
Remedy
INSTALL TWO RETAINING CLIPS AT EACH NON-COMPLYING WINDOW.
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.
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.
91V169000 Oct 1, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
THE FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID IN THE CUMMINS 6C ENGINE MAY BE FAULTY, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS INTERRUPTION OF FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER TO DRIVING WHEELS, POWER STEERING, AND OTHER POWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS.
Consequence
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SECONDARY LOSS OF POWER ASSISTEDSYSTEMS REDUCES STEERING CONTROL, BRAKING ABILITY, VISUAL SYSTEMS AND OTHERPOWER ASSISTED OPERATING SYSTEMS, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Remedy
WHERE NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SOLENOID SPRING, ADJUST SOLENOID, REPLACE WIRES, AND VERIFY MAXIMUM POWER REQUIREMENTS TO THE SOLENOID.
91V159000 Sep 12, 1991
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
THE STEERING LINKAGE (DRAG LINK) BETWEEN THE STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING ARM ON THE AXLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FASTENED.
Consequence
THE DRAG LINK COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AT EITHER ENDWHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL CORRECT PINS AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE CASTELLATED NUTS.
91V058000 Apr 15, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT IS TOO SHORT TO MEET LENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 209.
Consequence
SHORT SAFETY BELTS WOULD DISCOURAGE DRIVER FROM USINGTHEM. SEAT OCCUPANT NOT USING SAFETY BELT WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION INCASE OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A COMPLIANT VERSION.
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.
90V175000 Oct 4, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
DISTRACTION OF DRIVER COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL SEAT BELT THAT INCORPORATES SOME ANTI-CINCHING FEATURES AND A NEW SET OF TETHER STRAPS FOR SUSPENSION SEAT.
90V025000 Feb 9, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
UPPER ANCHORAGE OF TYPE 2 SAFETY BELT INSTALLED AT THE DRIVER'S SEATING POSITION IS NOT WITHIN THE SPECIFIED RANGE AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210.
Consequence
BELTS MAY BE UNCOMFORTABLE AND OBSTRUCT VISION TO THE LEFT; BUSES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH STANDARD.
Remedy
INSTALL REINFORCING CHANNEL ASSURING THAT BELTS ARE WITHIN SPECIFIED RANGE.
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
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
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 (current) | 12 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1987 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 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 |