1996 Thomas All Star Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Thomas All Star. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 Thomas All Star
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught on the fateners that secure the handrail support to the handrail.
Remedy: The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
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Body (structure)
An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Remedy: A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Thomas All Star. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Thomas All Star model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thomas All Star model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Thomas All Star | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 Thomas All Star | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 Thomas All Star | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 Thomas All Star | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 Thomas All Star | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 Thomas All Star | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Thomas All Star | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Thomas All Star | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Thomas All Star
How do I know if my 1996 Thomas All Star has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Thomas All Star; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thomas dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V139000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Thomas models
- School Bus21 complaints
- Thomas11 complaints
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- C23 complaints
- FS-653 complaints
- CL1002 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.