High amperage load is routed through the headlight switch, this circuitry is overloaded and overheats (short) resulting in loss of headlights,market lights and tail light circuits. Mjs
Vehicle safety record
1998 Thomas School Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Thomas School Bus with NHTSA, most often about the lights (5). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical School Bus year, for its age
#210 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Thomas School Bus problems
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No recalls for the 1998 Thomas School Bus
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Thomas School Bus. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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5 complaints about the 1998 Thomas School Bus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
High amperage load is routed through the headlight switch, this circuitry is overloaded and overheats (short) resulting in loss of headlights,market lights and tail light circuits. Mjs
High amperage load is routed through the headlight switch, this circuitry is overloaded and overheats (short) resulting in loss of headlights,market lights and tail light circuits. Mjs
High amperage load is routed through the headlight switch, this circuitry is overloaded and overheats (short) resulting in loss of headlights,market lights and tail light circuits. Mjs
High amperage load is routed through the headlight switch, this circuitry is overloaded and overheats (short) resulting in loss of headlights,market lights and tail light circuits. Mjs
Thomas School Bus: every year compared
All School Bus years1998 Thomas School Bus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Thomas School Bus | 5 | 0 | A | |
| 1998 Thomas MVP EF | 3 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Thomas Thomas | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Thomas Bus | 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 School Bus
Does the 1998 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1998 Thomas School 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 School Bus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (5).
How many complaints has the 1998 Thomas School Bus had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 29, 1999 and the latest on October 29, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Thomas School Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Thomas School 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 School Bus years have the most complaints?
1998 (5), 1999 (3), 2009 (3). See every Thomas School Bus year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Thomas School 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