1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
The 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THIS RESULTED IN LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY AND POWER BRAKING. AFTER BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE SCHOOL BUS LEAKED ANTIFREEZE AND FUMES SEEPED OUT INTO THE SCHOOL BUS. *JB MANUFACTURES DEFECT, ANTIFREEZE VAPORS INSIDE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PUMP TO POWERFUL OMITS ANTIFREEZE VAPORS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT DRIVERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE GETTING PERMINENT LUNG DAMAGE FROM THE FUMES. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAS BEEN SICK EVER SINCE THE BUS WAS ASSIGNED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HEATER PUMP IS TO LARGE IN THE BUSES HOSES HELD ON WITH TINY CLAMS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE EMPLOYER REFUSED TO GIVE HER THE VIN NUMBER. *TC
ALTERNATOR IS CLOSE TO OIL FILTER. LOWER BRACKET FELL WHERE ALTERNATOR IS LOCATED TOUCHING OIL FILTER. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
- 1994 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1995 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1996 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 2 complaints
- 1997 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
- 1998 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 11 complaints
- 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 2002 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 2 complaints
- 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
Other THOMAS Models
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- 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