2000 Thomas BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 Thomas Bus, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 2000 Thomas Bus has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2000 Thomas Bus recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2000 vs. every other Bus year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bus median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Thomas Bus, and the recalls they led to.
- SCHOOL BUS LIGHTING FAILURESNo recall
- HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILURESNo recall
- RESTRICTED BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENTLed to recall 07V-137
What Bus owners report
Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT ON 8/9/05 INVOLVING AN SUV AND A THOMAS BUILT TYPE C WHEEL CHAIR BUS. THE DRIVER OF THE SUV CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND HIT THE BUS HEAD ON. THE ESTIMATED SPEED OF THE SUV WAS IN EXCESS OF 70 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT THE SERVICE DOOR…
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