- The problem
- A power connector in the main wiring harness can become corroded causing loss of power.
- The risk
- This condition can result in a total loss of power to the bus, immobilizing the bus, disable the lights, and increase the potential for an accident.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND SEAL THE CONNECTORS.
Vehicle safety record
1994 Thomas Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1994 Thomas Bus have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 1995 for the wiring.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Bus year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1994 Thomas Bus recalls 2
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
- The problem
- A cable installed to temporarily bypass the neutral switch to enable the engine to be started was not removed at delivery. The cable allows the bus to be started while in a forward or reverse drive gear.
- The risk
- Consequence of defect: starting a bus in a drive gear can result in unintentional movement and could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the temporary cable and install a new relay.
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All Bus yearsQuestions about the 1994 Thomas Bus
Does the 1994 Thomas Bus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1994 Thomas Bus: wiring (January 1995); alternator / generator / regulator (June 1994). 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 1994 Thomas Bus had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1994 Thomas Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Thomas Bus 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.
Which Thomas Bus years have the most complaints?
2000 (3), 2001 (2), 1998 (1). See every Thomas Bus year compared.
What should I do if my 1994 Thomas Bus 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