How many recalls does the 1994 Thomas Built Citiliner have?

The 1994 Thomas Built Citiliner has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1994 Thomas Built Citiliner has an open recall?

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1994 Thomas Built Citiliner Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1994 Thomas Built Citiliner has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 9,600 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 97V133000 1997-08-22 8,107 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH IN-LINE SIX ENGINE,"S" TYPE FRAME RAILS AND SIDE MOUNTED BATTERY BOX. THE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ALLOWS THE POSITIVE CABLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT OF THE CABLE.

Consequence

IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, IT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

THOMAS BUILT WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH REPAIR PARTS AND DETAILED REPAIR PROCEDURES TO SECURE THE CABLE TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES, THOMAS BUILT WILL PERFORM THE REPAIR FOR THEM.

POWER TRAIN 95V148000 1995-08-07 1,413 affected

Defect

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT IN THE PRNDL INDICATOR.

Consequence

PRNDL MISALIGNMENT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO BE UNAWAREOF THE GEAR POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 95V006000 1995-01-30 80 affected

Defect

A POWER CONNECTOR IN THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN BECOME CORRODED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER TO THE BUS, IMMOBILIZING THE BUS, DISABLE THE LIGHTS, AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND SEAL THE CONNECTORS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1994 Thomas Built Citiliner as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.