1998 Thomas Conventional recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1998 Thomas Conventional. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Nov 3, 2000Safety1977–2000 Thomas Conventional — Unknown OR Other
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."
00V360000 · 12K units · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Nov 3, 2000Crash risk1996–2000 Thomas CL960, 1996–2000 Thomas Conventional, 1996–2000 Thomas ER Transit and 4 other models — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH NATIONAL SEATING'S SERIES 93B-SB DRIVER SEAT. A BRACKET ATTACHING THE GAS SPRING SHOCK TO THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER OF THE SEAT CAN DEFORM AND BREAK. THIS BRACKET IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTER.
00V362000 · 7K units · THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.