Vehicle recall 92V120000 · August 24, 1992
1988-1992 Thomas Bus
The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components.
- Consequence
- 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
- Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts.
- Notes
- System: powertrain.vehicle description: school buses equipped with north american driveshafts.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V120000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 24, 1992
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 2, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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