Student seats broken. Five out of fifteen of the seats on this bus have broken seat backs. The sheet metal backing in the interior construction of the frame is breaking around the spot welds where it is welded to the steel tube frame. There is a serious problem with these seats manufactured by syntec inc. Most busses running down the road have broken seat backs if they have not already been repaired. The seats are the safety barrier for the students in the event of a crash and this could be affecting the student safety. *Tr
Vehicle safety record
2009 Thomas School Bus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2009 Thomas School Bus with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2010 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical School Bus year, for its age
#285 most complained-about 2009 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2009 Thomas School Bus problems
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No recalls for the 2009 Thomas School Bus
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Thomas School Bus. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2009 Thomas School Bus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Seat backs broken, sheet metal backing breaking around the spot welds where it is secured to the tube frame. Syntec seat - manufacturer. *Tr
Bus was in service and on route with students on board. Bus interior started filling with smoke. Driver pulled over and did an emergency evacuation of students. Subsequent investigation revealed the a/c 24 volt alt had full fielded and caused the wiring to completely melt the sheathing on the alt power wire. Backfeed through the system caused the controller to burn up inside the bus. Carrier has told us they know of this problem and they have a fix for it. This is one of at least 10 we have had happen. Sometime it burns up the condenser motors and the evap motors as well. *Tr
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All School Bus yearsQuestions about the 2009 Thomas School Bus
Does the 2009 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Thomas School Bus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2009 Thomas School Bus had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 27, 2012 and the latest on June 10, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2009 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 2009 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