Vehicle recall 92V126000 · September 8, 1992

Thomas Bus and School Bus

Incorrect screws were used to attach the plywood seat back to the seat frame.

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

Summary: Incorrect screws were used to attach the plywood seat back to the seat frame.
Consequence: 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: Remove incorrect screws attaching the plywood back to the seat frame and install proper screws.
Notes: System: interior: driver's seat back; FMVSS 207.VEHICLE description: buses and school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V126000
Reported to NHTSA: September 8, 1992
Filed by: THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
Owner notification: December 18, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,526
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats

Recall 92V126000 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 (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
Thomas School Bus (1991-1992): 1992, 1991

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