1996 Thomas School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1996 Thomas School Bus has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your School Bus?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Thomas School Bus recalls

Structure:Body

Recall 96V080May 6, 199613,545 vehicles affected

Structure:Body

Recall 96V065Apr 15, 199637,717 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Thomas School Bus problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension1
Structure1

What owners report

2002-08-16, Structure
PARTS FOR RECALL 96V08000 CONCERNING STRUCTURE: BODY: GRAB BAR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. DEALER SHIP DIDN'T KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
1998-09-17, Suspension
LEFT REAR AXLE U-BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP/CONTACT ROAD SURFACE. (QCAW)

1996 Thomas School Bus questions

Does the 1996 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Thomas School Bus: Structure:Body; Structure:Body. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Thomas School Bus?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Thomas School Bus has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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