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Thomas Built Buses Recalls
232 recalls on record · July 16, 2001 to August 24, 2026 · Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
May 11, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2018 Seats recall
Hazard: Without under-rail washers, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
May 11, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016–2018 Seats recall
Hazard: Without reinforcement brackets, in the event of a crash, the seats may come loose, increasing the risk of injury.
March 29, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the transmission grade brake stays engaged, unknowingly to the operator, in low-traction conditions, it can increase the risk of a crash.
February 27, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017–2018 Steering recall
Hazard: The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 27, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017–2018 Steering recall
Hazard: The loose pinch bolt may result in a loss of steering and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 5, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017 Service Brakes recall
Hazard: This condition can result in the vehicle moving unintentionally or rolling away, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
September 14, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016–2017 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If "PARK" illuminates instead of the word "BRAKE," the driver will be unaware of a braking issue or malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
September 13, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
August 31, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2015–2017 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
August 31, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2015–2017 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
June 7, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses, Thomas 1998–2002 Structure recall
Hazard: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
June 2, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses, Thomas 1998–2017 Structure recall
Hazard: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
May 19, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2011–2017 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the heater hose fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
May 19, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2011–2017 Power Train recall
Hazard: If the heater hose fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
May 19, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2017 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
May 19, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2017 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If the rubber elbow fails, hot coolant may leak inside the bus body increasing risk of injury to the passengers.
February 23, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2012–2017 Exterior Lighting recall
Hazard: Loss of exterior lighting or windshield wiper function can decrease visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
February 10, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016–2017 Other recall
Hazard: Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
December 15, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016–2017 Seats recall
Hazard: In the event of a severe rear-end collision, the seats may tilt rearward and result in injuries to the passenger's knees and/or impede the exiting of the bus.
December 15, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016 Structure recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, the affected windows may not be able to retain the bus occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
November 13, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A loose power cable to alternator terminal nut may result in an electrical arc, increasing the risk of a fire.
October 5, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
September 4, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2006–2015 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
September 4, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2006–2015 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
July 7, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses, Thomas 2001–2013 Structure recall
Hazard: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
July 6, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses, Thomas 2001–2013 Structure recall
Hazard: If the stem corrodes, the door handle could detach from the emergency door opening mechanism, delaying the opening of the door and the evacuation of the bus. In the event of an emergency, this may increase the risk of injury to the bus occupants.
June 3, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2008–2015 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
November 28, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2013–2015 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
November 28, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2013–2015 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Hazard: An unsecured fuel tank strap could allow the fuel tank to contact the ground, increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire.
October 24, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2015 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.