- The problem
- Certain freightliner trucks and thomas school buses equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
- The risk
- This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began for thomas built owners on february 10, 2006; and for freightliner owners on april 14, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2004 Thomas School Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Thomas School Bus with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2005 for the suspension.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical School Bus year, for its age
#455 most complained-about 2004 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2004 Thomas School Bus problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2004 Thomas School Bus recalls 1
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
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2004 Thomas School Bus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 thomas school bus body equipped with an international chassis. The contact stated that burning fumes were emitted from under the dashboard and within minutes, the vehicle had become engulfed in flames. There were no injuries and a fire report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. A preliminary investigation was conducted and the contact stated that the fire was caused by an electrical failure under the dashboard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
Thomas School Bus: every year compared
All School Bus years2004 Thomas School Bus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Thomas School Bus | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2004 Thomas C2 | 2 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Thomas MVP EF | 1 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Thomas FS-65 | 1 | 2 | - | 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 2004 Thomas School Bus
Does the 2004 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Thomas School Bus: suspension (June 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Thomas School Bus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2004 Thomas School Bus had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 23, 2013 and the latest on September 23, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2004 Thomas School Bus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: 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 2004 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