Does the 1991 Thomas Bus have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train, visibility, fuel system, gasoline, steering. 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 1991 Thomas Bus recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas 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 1991 Thomas Bus?

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

1991 Thomas Bus recalls

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

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1991 Thomas Bus. 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 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.

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 Thomas dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1991 Thomas Bus recalls, newest first

March 3, 1993NHTSA 93V029000188 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: The safety belt anchorage bolts do not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages". The seat anchorages could not maintain load of 5,000 lbs for 10 seconds.
Consequence: The safety belts might not adequately protect seatoccupants in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Replace the anchorage bolts with bolts of a larger diameter, which meet the load requirements of FMVSS 210.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 8, 1992NHTSA 92V1260001,526 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 24, 1992NHTSA 92V1200001 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 3, 1992NHTSA 92V0130007,500 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary: The center actuator that releases two catches via two pull rods can become non-functional from poor or improper maintenance, lack of lubrication, corrosion, or a combination all three causes.
Consequence: When the center actuator is non-functional, the windowis very difficult to open, and would not function as an emergency exit in caseof a vehicular accident.
Remedy: Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 1, 1991NHTSA 91V169000407 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary: The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6C engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. This results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems.
Consequence: Loss of engine power and secondary loss of power assistedsystems reduces steering control, braking ability, visual systems and otherpower assisted operating systems, resulting in increased risk of vehicleaccident.
Remedy: Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 12, 1991NHTSA 91V159000800 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection

Summary: The steering linkage (drag link) between the steering gear pitman arm and the steering arm on the axle may have been improperly fastened.
Consequence: The drag link could become disconnected at either endwhich results in loss of steering control and the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Install correct pins and properly tighten the castellated nuts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1991 Thomas Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1991 Thomas Bus have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train, visibility, fuel system, gasoline, steering. 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 1991 Thomas Bus recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Thomas 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 1991 Thomas Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.