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1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS

2 recalls — 2 complaints — 1 TSBs

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.
96V065000 Apr 15, 1996
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE MOUNTING FOOT OF EITHER FORWARD OR REARWARD HANDRAILS COULD BE INSTALLED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ALLOW THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE NUT USED IN NHTSA'S HANDRAIL INSPECTION PROCEDURE WILL CATCH BETWEEN THE FASTENERS.
Consequence
A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING COULD BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND IF 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 BECOMING CAUGHT.
37,717 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 16, 2002
PARTS FOR RECALL 96V08000 CONCERNING STRUCTURE: BODY: GRAB BAR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER SHIP DIDN'T KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE Sep 17, 1998
Incident date: May 18, 1998
LEFT REAR AXLE U-BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP/CONTACT ROAD SURFACE. (QCAW)

Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR1
21 Jan 24, 1997
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ENLARGEMENT OF WINDOW LATCH SLOTS. *JD

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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Year Recalls Complaints
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 (current) 2 2
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 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

Other THOMAS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
1603 0 0 View
1703 0 0 View
1803 0 0 View
1894 0 0 View
1984 0 0 View
2124 0 0 View
2234 0 0 View
2374 0 0 View