2004 Thomas School Bus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2004 Thomas School Bus has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

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

1Recalls
1Owner 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.

2004 Thomas School Bus recalls

Suspension

Recall 05V284Jun 14, 2005634 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Thomas School Bus problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2013-09-23, Electrical System
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.

2004 Thomas School Bus questions

Does the 2004 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Thomas School Bus: Suspension. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Thomas School Bus?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 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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