- The problem
- Certain model year 2000 through 2009 thomas built school buses manufactured from april 17, 2000, through december 21, 2009, were equipped with an incorrect tire load certification label. The certification labels list "d" load range tires with a recommended cold tire inflation pressure greater than 65 psi. The buses are equipped with load range "e" tires that require a higher minimum tire pressure. Accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- The risk
- Incorrect tire information may lead to vehicle overloading that can result in a tire failure which may lead to a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a correct label free of charge or, if the owner wishes, they may replace the label themselves. Owners should contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built at 1-336-889-4871 to obtain the label if they wish to affix it themselves. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 28, 2011.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2011 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Conventional year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Thomas Built Buses Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner ER | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HD | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2002 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional
Does the 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional: labels (March 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Thomas Built Buses Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2002 Thomas Built Buses Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data