Recall Register

1991 Thomas School Bus: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 1991 Thomas School Bus. The newest campaign is 96V080000. NHTSA received the report on 6 May 1996. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Body. 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.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 96V080000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 140,481 units in total.

  1. 96V080000Received . 13,545 units.

    Structure / Body

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.

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

  2. 96V054000Received . 4,500 units.

    Structure / Body

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.

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

  3. 94V092000Received . 423 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.

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

  4. 93V032001Received . 87,000 units.

    Structure / Body

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

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

  5. 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: .

  6. 93V013000Received . 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: .

  7. 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: .

  8. 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: .

  9. 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..

  10. 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: .

  11. 91V114000Received . 22 units.

    Seats

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Some of the special fasteners attaching the seats to the floor tracks are of substandard quality and are not capable of holding the seat to the floor.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a sudden stop or accident, seat occupantswould be placed at increased risk of injury from seats breaking free of thefloor; buses would not comply with FMVSS 222.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Replace substandard fasteners with new fasteners.

    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.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1991 Thomas School Bus
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
PE93053Preliminary evaluationELECTRICAL FIREElectrical System26 May 199330 Aug 1993

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. 19773
  2. 19783
  3. 19793
  4. 19804
  5. 19814
  6. 19824
  7. 19834
  8. 19844
  9. 19856
  10. 19866
  11. 19876
  12. 19888
  13. 19899
  14. 199012
  15. 199111
  16. 199210
  17. 19934
  18. 19944
  19. 19952
  20. 19962
  21. 19970
  22. 19980
  23. 19990
  24. 20020
  25. 20041
  26. 20090
  27. 20100
  28. 20110

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

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1991 Thomas School Bus: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/thomas/school-bus/1991/. 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 1991 Thomas School Bus?
140,481 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Thomas School Bus have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns for the Thomas School Bus, model years 1977 to 2011. 11 of them name the 1991 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1991 Thomas School Bus open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.