- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain school buses equipped with a storage compartment overhead to the left of the driver fail to meet fmvss no. 222, "School bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- The risk
- Contact with this storage compartment does not meet the impact zone requirements of the standard.
- The fix
- Dealers will add padding to the sides of the storage compartment. Owner notification began february 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact thomas built at 1-336-889-4871.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Thomas Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 Thomas Conventional have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 10 recalls, the latest in November 2000 for the unknown or other.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 Thomas Conventional recalls 10
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
- Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with air suspension driver seat. Tether belts used to anchor the seat belt assembly to the floor were not installed on buses equipped with an air ride driver seat. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE TETHER BELT ASSEMBLY.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses. Restraining barriers and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. Nuts used to secure the plate the floor may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non-standard location. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 222, "School bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the barriers and plates, install any nuts that are missing, and mount the reinforcement plate correctly.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses built on a navistar chassis. The cross view mirrors do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "Rearview mirrors." The entire top surface of cylinder h is not visible as required.
- The risk
- A driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and detailed instructions. If an owner so desires, thomas built dealers can perform the repair for them.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses. The flip seats installed on these buses do not meet the rearward push requirements of fmvss no. 222, "School bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat occupant may not be properly protected increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with repair parts and a detailed repair procedure. If an owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with outward opening service doors. The possibility exists for an item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
- The risk
- If an item worn by a child were to catch in the opening, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, it could result in injury or death to the child.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the forward door post to verify that the opening is completely eliminated, and if necessary, will install sealant in any remaining portion of the opening.
- The problem
- The fittings used to secure the school bus seats or wheel chair tie-downs to the track used in the track seating system do not seat properly resulting in noncompliance with fmvss no. 222, "School bus passenger seating and crash protection."
- The risk
- In the event of a collision, the occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the fittings and replace the improperly machined track if necessary.
- The problem
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
- The risk
- If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.
- The problem
- An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory can become caught in a small opening at the floor level of the forward door post.
- The risk
- A passenger's clothing could become caught in the small opening and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- A filler plate will be attached on thomas conventionals or a piece of rubber trim on thomas vistas to the forward door post at the floor level to cover the opening and eliminate the possibility of snagging.
- The problem
- The roof hatches on these buses do not meet the exterior handle requirements of fmvss no. 217, "Bus window retention and release."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an emergency, rescue personnel may not be able to open the roof hatches from the outside.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove the existing roof hatch lid and replace it with a lid equipped with an exterior handle.
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Thomas Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional years1995 Thomas Conventional vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Thomas Conventional | 0 | 10 | F | |
| 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner | 1 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Thomas Vista | 1 | 6 | F | 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 1995 Thomas Conventional
Does the 1995 Thomas Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 1995 Thomas Conventional: unknown or other (November 2000); seats (July 1999); seats (July 1999); exterior (December 1998) and more. 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 1995 Thomas Conventional had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 Thomas Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 8 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Thomas 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.
Which Thomas Conventional years have the most complaints?
2001 (1), 2002 (1). See every Thomas Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Thomas 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