1990 Thomas Bus: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1990 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.
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.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
7 campaigns, newest first. 13,135 units in total.
- 92V120000Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
- 92V013000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
- 91V006000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
- 91V169000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
- 91V159000Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
- 91V058000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
- 90V025000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
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: .
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: .
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..
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..
91V159000Received . 800 units.
Steering / Linkages / Drag / Link / Connection
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The drag link could become disconnected at either endwhich results in loss of steering control and the potential for an accident.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
91V058000Received . 1,393 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Driver's safety belt is too short to meet length requirements of FMVSS 209.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Short safety belts would discourage driver from usingthem. Seat occupant not using safety belt would not have adequate protection incase of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace the belt assembly with a compliant version.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
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
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
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.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1990 Thomas BusThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1990 Thomas Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas/bus/1990/. 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
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1990 Thomas Bus?
- 13,135 units in 7 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. 7 of them name the 1990 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1990 Thomas Bus open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.