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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.
December 21, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2019–2020 Electrical System recall
Hazard: An engine shutdown without the ability to restart increases the risk of a crash.
December 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2018–2019 Suspension recall
Hazard: Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.
December 10, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017–2019 Structure recall
Hazard: Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
December 10, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017–2019 Structure recall
Hazard: Improperly applied adhesive may affect the roof header joint strength, which, in the event of a rollover crash, can increase the risk of injury.
October 5, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2018–2019 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 5, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2015–2019 Structure recall
Hazard: If the emergency exit door does not open wide enough, it may limit the ability to exit the bus, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
August 23, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017–2019 Seats recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, if the seat detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury.
August 23, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2015–2019 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
June 15, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017–2018 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system, the incorrectly plumbed check valve can cause rapid air loss in both secondary and primary system, causing the parking brakes to activate suddenly. This will increase the risk of a crash.
June 15, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017–2018 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: In the event of a rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system, the incorrectly plumbed check valve can cause rapid air loss in both secondary and primary system, causing the parking brakes to activate suddenly. This will increase the risk of a crash.
May 29, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2017–2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Hazard: If the brake caliper mounting bolts come loose, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
May 17, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2003–2006 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
May 8, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2002–2018 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the vehicle can be moved while the wheelchair lift is being used, there is an increased the risk of injury.
April 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2018 Seats recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
April 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2018 Seats recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
April 19, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2018–2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The battery cable rubbing may cause the cable to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
March 26, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2018 Seats recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
March 26, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2018 Seats recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of an injury.
March 26, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2019 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
March 7, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2007–2018 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in Park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.
March 7, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2007–2018 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: If the wheelchair lift can be operated when the vehicle is not in Park, there is increased risk of injury to the lift user.
January 30, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2002–2017 Equipment recall
Hazard: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
November 17, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2016–2017 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
October 19, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2012–2018 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
September 21, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2018 Seats recall
Hazard: Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not remain adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
September 21, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2014–2018 Seats recall
Hazard: Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
July 17, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2005–2018 Equipment recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
July 17, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2005–2018 Equipment recall
Hazard: In the event of a crash, an unsecured wheelchair may increase the risk of injury.
May 11, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2013–2018 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
May 11, 2017VehiclesNHTSA
Thomas Built Buses 2013–2018 Seat Belts recall
Hazard: A seat lap belt anchored to the seat instead of the bus structure may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.