Seat belts do not properly restrain children, the claps do not hold tight which could result in injury during emergency braking. *Yc
Vehicle safety record
1998 Thomas Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Thomas Bus with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Bus year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Thomas Bus problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Thomas Bus
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Thomas Bus. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1998 Thomas Bus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Thomas Bus: every year compared
All Bus years1998 Thomas Bus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1998 Thomas School Bus | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Thomas MVP EF | 3 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Thomas Thomas | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 0 | 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 1998 Thomas Bus
Does the 1998 Thomas Bus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Thomas Bus right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Thomas Bus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Thomas Bus had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 18, 1999 and the latest on August 18, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Thomas Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 1998 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