Vehicle recall 93V013000 · January 1, 1993
Thomas All Star, Citiliner and 7 more models
The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The current production stationary window assemblies allow the glass to disengage from the rubber and/or frame.
- Consequence
- The windows do not comply with FMVSS 217, "bus windowretention and release."
- Remedy
- Install two retaining clips at each non-complying window.
- Notes
- System: visual systems; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE description: buses and school buses.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V013000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 1, 1993
- Filed by
- THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC.
- Owner notification
- August 13, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24,570
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Thomas All Star (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Thomas Citiliner (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Thomas Conventional (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Thomas Mighty Mite (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Thomas Minotour (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Thomas MVP (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Thomas SAF-T-Liner (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Thomas School Bus (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Thomas Vista (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
Has your Thomas 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.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Thomas dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.