1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner. The newest campaign is 97V133000. NHTSA received the report on 22 Aug 1997. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables. 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, 97V133000, in the NHTSA record

Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

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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. 157,740 units in total.

97V13300022 Aug 1997Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
97V0300003 Mar 1997Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
96V1640005 Sep 1996Structure / Body
96V13900023 Jul 1996Structure / Body
96V02100029 Jan 1996Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
94V1430001 Aug 1994Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
93V0130001 Jan 1993Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

97V133000Received 22 Aug 1997. 8,107 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Oct 1997.
97V030000Received 3 Mar 1997. 695 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Apr 1997.
96V164000Received 5 Sep 1996. 2,117 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The existing 1" bolts that secure the handrail support will be replaced with 1/2" bolts.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Dec 1996.
96V139000Received 23 Jul 1996. 120,371 units.
Structure / Body
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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 become snagged.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 1996.
96V021000Received 29 Jan 1996. 730 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Apr 1996.
94V143000Received 1 Aug 1994. 1,150 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. The pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. Until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Oct 1994.
93V013000Received 1 Jan 1993. 24,570 units.
Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The windows do not comply with FMVSS 217, "bus windowretention and release."
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
Report filed by THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Aug 1993.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE94025	Preliminary evaluation	BRAKE TREADLE VALVE CORRODES	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7 Mar 1994	20 Apr 1994

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

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Official channels

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas/saf-t-liner/1992/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

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 1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner?: 157,740 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 SAF-T-Liner have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Thomas SAF-T-Liner, model years 1977 to 2002. 7 of them name the 1992 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1992 Thomas SAF-T-Liner open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.