Recall Register

1992 Thomas Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1992 Thomas Bus. The newest campaign is 93V029000. NHTSA received the report on 3 Mar 1993. The NHTSA record gives the component Seats. 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, 93V029000, in the NHTSA record

Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of FMVSS 210.
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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 9,239 units in total.

  • 93V029000Seats
  • 92V126000Seats
  • 92V120000Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
  • 92V078000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 92V013000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

  1. 93V029000Received . 188 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The safety belt anchorage bolts do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The seat anchorages could not maintain load of 5,000 lbs for 10 seconds.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The safety belts might not adequately protect seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of FMVSS 210.

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

  2. 92V126000Received . 1,526 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Incorrect screws were used to attach the plywood seat back to the seat frame.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The driver's seat back does not meet the strengthrequirements of FMVSS 207, "seating system". Should the seat back fail whilethe bus is in motion, the operator could lose control of the bus.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Remove incorrect screws attaching the plywood back to the seat frame and install proper screws.

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

  3. 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: .

  4. 92V078000Received . 24 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    A brake air line plumbing error causes the spring brakes to be applied without brake application when the air pressure in the primary tank drops to a level which automatically activates the spring brake system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Activation of the spring brake system without operatorbrake application will cause the spring brake to be applied, locking the brakeswithout any warning to the operator.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace and reroute air brake hose to comply with FMVSS 121.

    Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC..

  5. 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: .

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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.

  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. 1992 Thomas Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas/bus/1992/. 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.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1992 Thomas Bus?
9,239 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 1992 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1992 Thomas Bus open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.