Thomas Thomas 1972-2001
Model Thomas made by Thomas got 3 investigations as well as 32 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting and interior lighting.
Car model
| Name | Recalls | Bulletins | Investigations | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Thomas 1972 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1973 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1974 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1975 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1978 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1979 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1980 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1981 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1982 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1983 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1984 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Thomas Thomas 1985 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1986 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1987 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1988 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1989 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1990 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1991 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Thomas Thomas 1992 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1993 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1994 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1995 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1996 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Thomas 1997 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Thomas 1998 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Thomas Thomas 1999 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Thomas Thomas 2001 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 2034 | 08/14/2001 | 622564 | Subject regarding a service modification kit that allows 8d-style batteries to be installed on slf 200 vehicles, is now availble. *tt | 10/19/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 10 | 09/14/1998 | 603290 | New circuit breakers and circuit breaker - block. *yc | 02/17/1999 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 7 | 07/11/1997 | 605814 | Rocker switches are not seated properly.*ak | 06/28/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 011995 | 01/01/1995 | 39033 | Hydraulic fan drive. *tw | 03/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 15 | 08/02/2007 | 10022972 | Reinforced engine mounts (thomas built buses) model - mvp-ef, with cummins isb02, isb07 (model year unknown). *nj | 10/09/2007 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 1 | 11/04/2002 | 10000510 | Flettner ventilator system. *tt | 02/28/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 212001 | 09/21/2001 | 626220 | Subject on air compressor intake. model slf 230 *et | 12/13/2001 | |
| 81 | 08/14/2001 | 622558 | Subject regarding service modification kit for additional air conditioning vents added to slf 200 models. *tt | 10/19/2001 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 513 | 11/30/2001 | 631985 | Subject regarding weldon 7100 child safety alarm replacement. *slc | 06/27/2002 | |
| OTHER - SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 4RR | 10/12/2002 | 4R | 10000363 | Troubleshooting 5-series stop/crossing arm units. *tt | 02/25/2003 |
| 9 | 10/12/2002 | 10000364 | Troubleshooting 6-series stop arm units. *tt | 02/25/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 01103W | 05/14/2001 | 625035 | Subject pertaining to dana driveshaft extended coverage.*jb | 11/16/2001 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| PAB-040 | 10/02/2012 | 10049119 | Thomas built buses: the m2k lap and shoulder seat belt seat are being removed and replaced, from asist, by the s3c lap and shoulder seat belt convertible seat. no model or model years listed. *pe | 01/09/2013 | |
| 10/12 | 02/28/1997 | 52439 | Threading of installation belts on infant and toddler restraint seats used with m.o.m.s. seats. *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| PAB-040 | 10/02/2012 | 10049119 | Thomas built buses: the m2k lap and shoulder seat belt seat are being removed and replaced, from asist, by the s3c lap and shoulder seat belt convertible seat. no model or model years listed. *pe | 01/09/2013 | |
| 142001 | 09/14/2001 | 626199 | Subjet on von #54 air drivers seat repetitive vertical movement. *et | 12/13/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 40R | 02/01/2002 | 40 | 632459 | This bulletin concerns proper operation when switching the emergency door release valve from release to normal operation for all products with air operated, outward opening doors. *tt | 07/16/2002 |
| 41 | 11/30/2001 | 628588 | Reports of cracks forming in the upper corners of the air operated outward opening entrance doors. *tt | 03/14/2002 | |
| 151101 | 11/15/2001 | 628366 | Subject pertaining to starting pressure reduction for operation of the service door emergency release. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| 301101 | 11/30/2001 | 628373 | Information on trim around emergency exit and lift doors. *jg | 03/08/2002 | |
| 9707119727D | 07/11/1997 | 53592 | Conditions with side & rear emergency door. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 26R | 02/28/1997 | 52295 | Cracks in trim around emergency exit and lift doors. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 51 | 08/07/2007 | 10022992 | Hex shaft breakage - models er-hd, hdx, w/air doors. thomas built buses (model year unknown). *nj | 10/10/2007 | |
| 11 | 10/04/2007 | 11R2 | 10022960 | Hex shaft breakage. c2, with air door (model year unknown). *nj updated 5/13/08. *nj | 10/09/2007 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 1RR | 06/01/1995 | 1-R | 45605 | Rear wheelhouse crosstube crackage. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| 31/7 | 06/01/1995 | 45606 | Loose air suspension frame brackets. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 01104W | 05/14/2001 | 625033 | Information on meritor coverage of unitized wheel hub bearings.*jb | 11/16/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 34R | 01/22/2008 | 10024182 | Thomas built buses - transit emergency egress windows. models fs65, hdx, mvp-ef. model years unknown. *nj | 03/18/2008 | |
| 01 | 09/21/2001 | 626260 | Subject on tourque settings chart. model slf 230/232/235 *et | 12/13/2001 | |
| 01100W | 05/08/2001 | 00082W | 625036 | Information regarding pre-delivery inspection clarification.*jb | 11/16/2001 |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 55 | 04/19/2002 | 635442 | Vehicle owner notification regarding integra style mirror used on new look buses manufactured between april 2, 2001 and may 20, 2001. *tt | 10/23/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| 4R | 01/21/2008 | 10022217 | Installing the tiger interior rearview mirror. thomas built buses. *kb model c2 model year unknown. updated 3/18/08. *nj | 07/23/2007 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA04014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/09/2004 | 12/20/2004 | SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES | ||
| See attached four page technical report for details. | ||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| EA04014 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 06/09/2004 | 12/20/2004 | SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURES | ||
| See attached four page technical report for details. | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE92030 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. | 03/17/1992 | 06/22/1992 | SEAT BACK & PADDING FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||