How many recalls does the 2011 Thomas Built School Bus have?

The 2011 Thomas Built School Bus has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Thomas Built School Bus has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 Thomas Built School Bus?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seats.

2011 Thomas Built School Bus Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2011 Thomas Built School Bus. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SEATS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Broken seat backs. 14 out of 28 seat backs broken. Busses do not have seat belts this is the safety barrier for the children. Something needs to be done. The seat manufacturer is doing nothing to correct the issue. Every bus we pull in has multiple seats broken. This is only a 4 year old bus!! *tr”

SEATS · reported 2014-08-21

“Seat backs broken, sheet metal backing breaking around the spot welds where it is secured to the tube frame. Syntec seat - manufacturer. *tr”

SEATS · reported 2014-05-30

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 2011 Thomas Built School Bus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.