Does the 1998 Thomas Conventional have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, unknown or other, visibility. 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 1998 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 1998 Thomas Conventional?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Thomas Conventional recalls

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

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

For the 1998 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.

Has your Thomas been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Thomas Conventional recalls, newest first

November 3, 2000NHTSA 00V3620006,500 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: certain school buses and transit buses equipped with national seating's series 93B-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. This bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster.
Consequence: If the bracket is not replaced after deforming, and is allowed to break, its breaking will result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat base and add reinforcement to the seat assembly

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

July 2, 1999NHTSA 99V175000744 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with air suspension driver seat. Tether belts used to anchor the seat belt assembly to the floor were not installed on buses equipped with an air ride driver seat. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install the tether belt assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 2, 1999NHTSA 99V1730002,175 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. Restraining barriers and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. Nuts used to secure the plate the floor may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non-standard location. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the barriers and plates, install any nuts that are missing, and mount the reinforcement plate correctly.

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

September 17, 1998NHTSA 98V2290004,300 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with national seating series 93B-sb driver seat. A bracket attaching to the height adjusting shock absorber on the driver's seat can deform and break.
Consequence: This condition can result in a sudden drop of the driver's seat, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add a reinforcement to the bracket, or if the bracket is deformed and/or broken, the entire seat base will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 21, 1998NHTSA 98V011000241 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles do not comply with the visibility requirements of FMVSS no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Consequence: The driver of the bus may not have a clear and unobstructed view to the rear.
Remedy: New mirrors which incorporate mirror arms that will move the cross view mirrors forward will be installed on these vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1998 Thomas Conventional were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1998 Thomas Conventional have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, unknown or other, visibility. 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 1998 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 1998 Thomas Conventional?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.