Thomas Built problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 0 safety complaints with NHTSA about Thomas Built vehicles in our database, and Thomas Built has issued 11 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
0
Recalls
11
Models
4

Thomas Built models with the most complaints

All Thomas Built models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Thomas Built 161TS2010–201101—
Thomas Built Chsu/mickey201101—
Thomas Built Minotour2013–201505—
Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C22010–201105—

Recent Thomas Built recalls

  • Recall 14V074000Feb 20, 2014570 vehicles

    Risk: Without the floor reinforcement channels, in a crash, the floor may flex and the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.

  • Recall 13V633000Dec 16, 201329 vehicles

    Risk: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V606000Nov 29, 2013145 vehicles

    Risk: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

  • Recall 13V536000Oct 30, 20136 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect installation may cause the barrier to not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 13V468000Sep 18, 201332 vehicles

    Risk: As a result, the floor joints may be weaker than specified and, in the event of a crash, the floor may separate increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 13V306000Jul 10, 20135 vehicles

    Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 12V570000Dec 11, 20126,296 vehicles

    Risk: If this occurs, the fan belt may lose engagement of the water pump, allowing the cooling system to overheat. This may result in exceeding temperature limits, potentially disabling the school bus. If the school bus is occupied when it becomes disabled, the occupants would need to exit the vehicle and be transferred to another vehicle, putting them at risk of injury.

  • Recall 12V296000Jun 28, 20121,312 vehicles

    Risk: In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.

  • Recall 11V573000Dec 5, 20114,700 vehicles

    Risk: An electrical fault or short circuit may result in a fire.

  • Recall 11V480000Sep 21, 20111,825 vehicles

    Risk: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology