2009 Thomas School Bus recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Thomas School Bus, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Thomas School Bus vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Thomas School Bus problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Seats	2
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 46,558 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Thomas School Bus complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seats · at 42,677 miles · reported Jun 10, 2014

Student seats broken. Five out of fifteen of the seats on this bus have broken seat backs. The sheet metal backing in the interior construction of the frame is breaking around the spot welds where it is welded to the steel tube frame. There is a serious problem with these seats manufactured by syntec inc. Most busses running down the road have broken seat backs if they have not already been repaired. The seats are the safety barrier for the students in the event of a crash and this could be affecting the student safety.

Seats · at 46,558 miles · reported May 30, 2014

Seat backs broken, sheet metal backing breaking around the spot welds where it is secured to the tube frame. Syntec seat - manufacturer.

Electrical System · at 72,354 miles · reported Nov 27, 2012

Bus was in service and on route with students on board. Bus interior started filling with smoke. Driver pulled over and did an emergency evacuation of students. Subsequent investigation revealed the A/C 24 volt alt had full fielded and caused the wiring to completely melt the sheathing on the alt power wire. Backfeed through the system caused the controller to burn up inside the bus. Carrier has told us they know of this problem and they have a fix for it. This is one of at least 10 we have had happen. Sometime it burns up the condenser motors and the evap motors as well.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Thomas School Bus as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Thomas School Bus?

Owners report seats problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 46,558 miles.

Are Thomas recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thomas dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.