Does the 1990 R and R Sunbus have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1990 R and R Sunbus recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a R and R dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 R and R Sunbus?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1990 R and R Sunbus recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1990 R and R Sunbus. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your R and R been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A R and R dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1990 R and R Sunbus recalls, newest first

October 7, 1992NHTSA 92V144000159 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Summary: The heat shield, between the muffler and the plywood storage compartment, contains oversize holes which allow heat from a ruptured muffler to penetrate through to the plywood storage compartment.
Consequence: If the muffler ruptures, the plywood storage compartmentcan ignite, causing a vehicle fire and becoming a safety hazard to othervehicles or persons in the immediate vicinity.
Remedy: Install additional heat shielding between the muffler and the original muffler shield.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 R and R Sunbus with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Tires1

Other R and R Sunbus years

1990 (1)

Other 1990 R and R models

1990 R and R Suncrest1 recall

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Questions

Does the 1990 R and R Sunbus have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1990 R and R Sunbus recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a R and R dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 R and R Sunbus?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.