1999 Thomas School Bus
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints8 injuries
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Latest complaints
- 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
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
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 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
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Alternator IS close to oil filter. lower bracket fell where alternator IS located touching oil filter. contacted dealer. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- School bus lighting failures
See attached four page technical report for details.
- Headlight switch failures
Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi IS concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of…
Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi IS concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks.
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