1999 Thomas School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Thomas School Bus recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Thomas School Bus.

Most common 1999 Thomas School Bus problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2004-03-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

2003-02-26, Engine And Engine Cooling
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

2002-01-11, Electrical System
ALTERNATOR IS CLOSE TO OIL FILTER. LOWER BRACKET FELL WHERE ALTERNATOR IS LOCATED TOUCHING OIL FILTER. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

1999 Thomas School Bus questions

Does the 1999 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Thomas School Bus at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Thomas School Bus?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.