Thomas School Bus recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
22 recalls found for the Thomas School Bus in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 21 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Thomas School Bus recalls
- Jun 14, 200505V284000Suspension634 vehiclesFreightliner American Lafrance, Freightliner Freightliner and 3 more models
Certain freightliner trucks and thomas school buses equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads.
- May 6, 199696V080000Structure13,545 vehicles1977-1996 Thomas School Bus
The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.
- Apr 15, 199696V065000Structure37,717 vehicles1992-1996 Thomas School Bus
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…
- Mar 26, 199696V054000Structure4,500 vehicles1977-1992 Thomas School Bus
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- Nov 1, 199494V214000Latches/locks/linkages1,458 vehicles1994 Thomas School Bus
The hole in the bolt portion of the vandalock was drilled in an incorrect location, allowing the pin to be inserted with the bolt in the locked position while bypassing the…
- Jun 27, 199494V120000Electrical system285 vehiclesThomas Bus and School Bus
A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery.
- May 13, 199494V092000Equipment423 vehiclesThomas School Bus and Transit Bus
A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
- Mar 29, 199393V032001Structure87,000 vehicles1977-1992 Thomas School Bus
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.