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1984 Thomas School Bus recalls

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

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

For the 1984 Thomas School Bus. 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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1984 Thomas School Bus recalls, newest first

May 6, 1996NHTSA 96V08000013,545 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 26, 1996NHTSA 96V0540004,500 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
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 inserious injury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 29, 1993NHTSA 93V03200187,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 3, 1992NHTSA 92V0130007,500 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
The center actuator that releases two catches via two pull rods can become non-functional from poor or improper maintenance, lack of lubrication, corrosion, or a combination all three causes.
Consequence
When the center actuator is non-functional, the windowis very difficult to open, and would not function as an emergency exit in caseof a vehicular accident.
Remedy
Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1984 Thomas School Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Thomas School Bus years

Other 1984 Thomas models

Questions

Does the 1984 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, 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 1984 Thomas School Bus 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 1984 Thomas School Bus?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.