Does the 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. 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 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner 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 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner?

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

1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner recalls

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

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

For the 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner. 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.

1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner recalls, newest first

July 23, 1996NHTSA 96V139000120,371 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: An item worn by a child, such as a long drawstring, sash, or backpack/bookbag accessory, can become caught in the area between the service door and the door control rod attaching bracket.
Consequence: If an item worn by a child were to catch on this area, and the driver were to close the door and put the vehicle in motion, this can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy: A molded cover will be installed between the manually operated outward opening entrance door and the door control rod attaching bracket which will eliminate the opening that could allow an item of a child's clothing to become snagged.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 11, 1987NHTSA 87V090000616 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary: In a front end collision, dual fuel tanks may slide on the support brackets allowing the fuel crossover pipe end fittings to contact a pipe support and protection guard.
Consequence: This contact may break or crack the fittings, resultingin a fuel leak.
Remedy: Install new fuel line guard, fasteners and, if necessary, a fitting.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 16, 1986NHTSA 86V079000942 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Springs

Summary: Two throttle return spring defects are involved in this recall. (1) buses equipped with caterpillar engines may have a throttle return spring that breaks and prevents the throttle from returning to idle position when the driver's foot is removed from the accelerator control; (2) buses equipped with cummins VT-225 engines may have the throttle return spring connected to the throttle slave cylinder instead of the fuel injection pump lever. If failure occurs in the acceleration control system, the engine may accelerate to its maximum governed rpm. Consequence of defect: in either case, throttle control will be lost which may result in an accident.
Remedy: A repair kit consisting of new spring, mounting bracket and proper repair instructions will be shipped to each owner at no charge and the owner may make his own repairs, or have a thomas distributor or a reputable local shop make the repairs.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. 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 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner 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 1986 Thomas SAF-T-Liner?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.