Vehicle recall 89V192000 · November 6, 1989

Thomas Bus and School Bus

The adjustable seat back structure and tilt mechanism may not withstand rearward force required by FMVSS 207.

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

Summary: The adjustable seat back structure and tilt mechanism may not withstand rearward force required by FMVSS 207.
Consequence: Buses are not in compliance with FMVSS 207; seatbackcould fail in an accident increasing potential for injury to occupant.
Remedy: Install new seat back structure and tilt mechanism assembly that complies with standard.
Notes: System: seat back / FMVSS 207VEHICLE description: buses and school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V192000
Reported to NHTSA: November 6, 1989
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: May 4, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 561
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Recall 89V192000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Thomas Bus (1989): 1989
Thomas School Bus (1989): 1989

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