Recall Register

1988 Thomas Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1988 Thomas Bus. The newest campaign is 92V120000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Aug 1992. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 92V120000, in the NHTSA record

Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 10,942 units in total.

  • 92V120000Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
  • 92V013000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
  • 91V006000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
  • 91V169000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
  • 90V025000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

  1. 92V120000Received . 1 unit.

    Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The bad welds can develop cracks that can cause completeseparation of the driveshaft. This can result in loss of motive power for thevehicle and possible loss of vehicle control.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 92V013000Received . 7,500 units.

    Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The center actuator that releases two catches via two pull rods can become non-functional from poor or improper maintenance, lack of lubrication, corrosion, or a combination all three causes.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    When the center actuator is non-functional, the windowis very difficult to open, and would not function as an emergency exit in caseof a vehicular accident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 91V006000Received . 2,986 units.

    Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(b) of FMVSS 217.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Buses would not comply with standards; in an emergency,exit from the push-out window could be hampered.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Install new interior handle assembly to meet specifications.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC..

  4. 91V169000Received . 407 units.

    Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6c engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. This results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of engine power and secondary loss of power assistedsystems reduces steering control, braking ability, visual systems and otherpower assisted operating systems, resulting in increased risk of vehicleaccident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC..

  5. 90V025000Received . 48 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Upper anchorage of type 2 safety belt installed at the driver's seating position is not within the specified range as required by FMVSS 210.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Belts may be uncomfortable and obstruct vision to the left; buses would not comply with standard.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Install reinforcing channel assuring that belts are within specified range.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1988 Thomas Bus
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE92035Preliminary evaluationAXLE/UNIVER.YOKE FAILURESuspension30 Mar 199220 Aug 199292V120000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19771
  2. 19801
  3. 19811
  4. 19821
  5. 19831
  6. 19841
  7. 19852
  8. 19862
  9. 19872
  10. 19885
  11. 19896
  12. 19907
  13. 19916
  14. 19925
  15. 19942
  16. 19951
  17. 19980
  18. 20000
  19. 20010
  20. 20020

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1988 Thomas Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas/bus/1988/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1988 Thomas Bus?
10,942 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Thomas Bus have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the Thomas Bus, model years 1977 to 2002. 5 of them name the 1988 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1988 Thomas Bus open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.