The school bus leaked antifreeze and fumes seeped out into the school bus. *Jb manufactures defect, antifreeze vapors inside passenger compartment. Pump to powerful omits antifreeze vapors. The consumer stated that drivers across the country are getting perminent lung damage from the fumes. The consumer stated that she has been sick ever since the bus was assigned. The consumer stated that the heater pump is to large in the buses hoses held on with tiny clams. The consumer stated that the employer refused to give her the vin number. *Tc
Engine & cooling
1999 Thomas School Bus Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Thomas School Bus's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 67% of all its complaints, most recently on September 28, 2004. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 8 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
While driving 70 mph vehicle shut off. This resulted in loss of steering capability and power braking. After being serviced technician was unable to duplicate the problem. *Ak
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