1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
The 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, potentially affecting up to 51,262 vehicles.
Recall 96V080000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 13,545 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 96V065000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 37,717 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 NHTSA'S HANDRAIL INSPECTION PROCEDURE WILL CATCH BETWEEN THE FASTENERS.
Consequence: A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING COULD BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND IF 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 BECOMING CAUGHT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PARTS FOR RECALL 96V08000 CONCERNING STRUCTURE: BODY: GRAB BAR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER SHIP DIDN'T KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
LEFT REAR AXLE U-BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP/CONTACT ROAD SURFACE. (QCAW)
Safety Rating for the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS.
Investigation PE98020 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed
Opened:
UNDERHOOD FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRES
Other Model Years of the THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
- 1991 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1992 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1993 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1995 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 1997 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
- 1998 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 11 complaints
- 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 3 complaints
Other THOMAS Models
- THOMAS THOMAS — 14 total complaints
- THOMAS MVP EF — 10 total complaints
- THOMAS BUS — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS SAF-T-LINER — 7 total complaints
- THOMAS C2 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS FS-65 — 3 total complaints
- THOMAS CL100 — 2 total complaints