Thomas Built Ef School Bus Recalls in Canada
The Thomas Built Ef School Bus has 4 recall campaigns on Transport Canada's federal record (all model years), led by electrical issues with 2 campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any Thomas Built dealer — check your exact VIN below.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Updated 2026-06-11
Most-affected systems
Most recent campaigns
2007-03-16Other: On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift system, a misrouted wire may interfere with the lift's roll stop switch operation. The lift platform occupant may be
2007-03-16Other: On certain school buses equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift system, a misrouted wire may interfere with the lift's roll stop switch operation. The lift platform occupant may be
2006-05-01Electrical: On certain school buses, the body Power Distribution Module (PDM) was manufactured with copper circuits that are too thin for the electrical loads encountered, possibly resulting i
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Thomas Built Ef School Bus have in Canada?
4 recall campaigns are on Transport Canada's federal Vehicle Recalls Database for the Thomas Built Ef School Bus (all model years since 1975, tires and child seats excluded). The most-affected system is electrical with 2 campaigns.
How do I check if a specific Thomas Built Ef School Bus has an open recall in Canada?
Recall campaigns apply to specific VIN ranges. Decode the VIN free at CarWhere to confirm the exact year and build, then check the VIN in Transport Canada's motor vehicle safety recall tool or with any Thomas Built dealer — recall repairs are free.
Are Canadian and US recalls the same?
Often parallel but not identical — Canadian campaigns are issued through Transport Canada, US campaigns through NHTSA, and timing or scope can differ. For a vehicle imported from the USA, check both records; the CarWhere $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the US federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) for any US-market VIN.