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1994 Thomas Conventional recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1994 Thomas Conventional. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1994 Thomas Conventional recalls, newest first

November 3, 2000NHTSA 00V36000011,500 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

Summary
Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with a storage compartment overhead to the left of the driver fail to meet FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence
Contact with this storage compartment does not meet the impact zone requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will add padding to the sides of the storage compartment. Owner notification began February 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 7, 1998NHTSA 98V309000500 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

Summary
Vehicle description: school buses built on a navistar chassis. The cross view mirrors do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 111, "rearview mirrors." the entire top surface of cylinder h is not visible as required.
Consequence
A driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a repair kit and detailed instructions. If an owner so desires, thomas built dealers can perform the repair for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 5, 1997NHTSA 97V03100024,082 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with outward opening service doors. The possibility exists for an item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
Consequence
If an item worn by a child were to catch in the opening, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, it could result in injury or death to the child.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the forward door post to verify that the opening is completely eliminated, and if necessary, will install sealant in any remaining portion of the opening.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 23, 1996NHTSA 96V139000120,371 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Consequence
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy
A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 17, 1996NHTSA 96V1050006,358 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
Consequence
A passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening 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 in serious injury or death.
Remedy
A filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 1, 1995NHTSA 95V087000350 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 3, 1995NHTSA 95V04200050 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Summary
The air conditioning hose covers do not meet the head impact requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition can cause personal injury in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reroute the cover from the head impact zone and also replace the metal cover with a plastic cover.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 11, 1995NHTSA 95V0040003,076 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

Summary
The metal housing of the safety belt retractors on automatic locking retractor/emergency locking retractor safety belts can become deformed preventing extension and/or retraction of the belt.
Consequence
Passengers would be unable to extend or retract their safety belts and would be at a risk of injury in the event of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a hardened washer which will decrease the possibility of deformation of the safety belt retractor. Damaged retractors will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 7, 1994NHTSA 94V171000206 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Retroflective markings on required emergency exits do not meet the location requirements of FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: if the retroflective markings are not properly located at emergency exits, occupants could not easily identify such exits in an emergency or accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install additional reflective tape around each emergency door's outside perimeter.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1994 Thomas Conventional were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1994 Thomas Conventional have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other, visibility, structure, equipment, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1994 Thomas Conventional recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1994 Thomas Conventional?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.