2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
The 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS, potentially affecting up to 634 vehicles.
Recall 05V284000 — SUSPENSION
| 634 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS AND THOMAS SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD...
Consequence: THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN FOR THOMAS BUILT OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 10, 2006; AND FOR FREIGHTLINER OWNERS ON APRIL 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS BODY EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNATIONAL CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BURNING FUMES WERE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND WITHIN MINUTES, THE VEHICLE HAD BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION WAS CONDUCTED AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Safety Rating for the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the THOMAS SCHOOL BUS
- 1999 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 3 complaints
- 2002 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 2 complaints
- 2004 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 2009 THOMAS SCHOOL BUS — 3 complaints
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- THOMAS ER MODEL — 3 total complaints
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