1998 Thomas ConventionalProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1998 Thomas Conventional. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Thomas Conventional has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1998 Thomas Conventional recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 00V-362 · Nov 3, 2000 · 6,500 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BRACKET IS NOT REPLACED AFTER DEFORMING, AND IS ALLOWED TO BREAK, ITS BREAKING WILL RESULT IN A SUDDEN DROP OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Unknown or other

Recall 00V-360 · Nov 3, 2000 · 11,500 vehicles

Risk. CONTACT WITH THIS STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOES NOT MEET THE IMPACT ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 99V-173 · Jul 2, 1999 · 2,175 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 99V-175 · Jul 2, 1999 · 744 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior

Recall 98V-309 · Dec 7, 1998 · 500 vehicles

Risk. A DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE BUS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 98V-229 · Sep 17, 1998 · 4,300 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A SUDDEN DROP OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 98V-011 · Jan 21, 1998 · 241 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER OF THE BUS MAY NOT HAVE A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW TO THE REAR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Thomas.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Conventional 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 Conventional median. How we score

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Own a 1998 Conventional?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.