Does the 1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, air, structure, visibility. 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 1990 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 1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner?

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

1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner recalls

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

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

For the 1990 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.

1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner recalls, newest first

August 22, 1997NHTSA 97V1330008,107 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with in-line six engine,"s" type frame rails and side mounted battery box. The battery cable routing allows the positive cable to chafe resulting in a possible short circuit of the cable.
Consequence: If an electrical short occurs, it can cause loss of power to the vehicle and a possible vehicle fire.
Remedy: Thomas built will provide owners with repair parts and detailed repair procedures to secure the cable to prevent further damage. If the owner so desires, thomas built will perform the repair for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 3, 1997NHTSA 97V030000695 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Summary: Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Consequence: If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for signs of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possibility of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

January 29, 1996NHTSA 96V021000730 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Summary: Contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam can result in damage to the brake chamber clamp band.
Consequence: If the damage to the clamp band resulted in band breakage, the chamber could come apart resulting in loss of the service brakes. The emergency brakes would automatically apply.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake chamber for sign of contact. If contact is indicated, the brake cam shaft and chamber support bracket will be replaced, eliminating the possiblity of contact between the brake chamber and the suspension beam.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 1, 1993NHTSA 93V01300024,570 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, air, structure, visibility. 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 1990 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 1990 Thomas SAF-T-Liner?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.