Dt*: the contact stated while inspecting the vehicle it was determined the left front air brake chamber mount cam assembly fractured. This occurred on two occasions. The dealer was contacted and both front air brake chamber mounts were replaced. The manufacturer of the air brake chamber is eaton - rockwell corporation and this was original manufacturer equipment.
The worst 2002 Thomas School Bus problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Visibility1
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- Brakes1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
School bus lighting failures
See attached four page technical report for details.
EA04014
Headlight switch failures
Odi has received several failed switches that show signs of melting or damage from over- heating.the switch supplier has initiated a test program to determine the cause of these failures.odi is concerned about the presence of a heat source that potentially could lead to an electrical fire, as well as the absence of necessary vehicle lighting.odi will continue its investigation to verify the extent of the problem represented by the reported failures and evaluate the associated risks.
PE04012
What 2002 Thomas School Bus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Where heater hoses pass over rear wheel well 3 students received burns when they touched covering.
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Questions about the 2002 Thomas School Bus
Is the 2002 Thomas School Bus reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Thomas School Bus, close to a typical School Bus model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Thomas School Bus?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is visibility (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Thomas School Bus have?
No recalls on record.
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