Does the 1992 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?

10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment, seats, visibility, service brakes, air. 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 1992 Thomas School 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 1992 Thomas School Bus?

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

1992 Thomas School Bus recalls

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

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

For the 1992 Thomas School 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.

1992 Thomas School Bus recalls, newest first

May 6, 1996NHTSA 96V08000013,545 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: The door hinges were not shielded and can snag exiting children's clothing or accessories.
Consequence: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will install hinge pads to prevent the snagging of passenger's clothing.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 15, 1996NHTSA 96V06500037,717 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: The fasteners used to secure the mounting foot of either forward or rearward handrails could be installed in such a manner as to allow the possibility that the nut used in NHTSA's handrail inspection procedure will catch between the fasteners.
Consequence: A passenger's clothing could become caught in the handrail, and if the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 26, 1996NHTSA 96V0540004,500 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 13, 1994NHTSA 94V092000423 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: A decal warning of the potential danger in using starting fluid to start the engine was omitted.
Consequence: Ignition of the starter fluid by the heating element can result in an explosion causing engine damage and personal injury.
Remedy: Customers will be sent warning decals and installation instructions.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 29, 1993NHTSA 93V03200187,000 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

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

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

May 19, 1992NHTSA 92V07800024 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: A brake air line plumbing error causes the spring brakes to be applied without brake application when the air pressure in the primary tank drops to a level which automatically activates the spring brake system.
Consequence: Activation of the spring brake system without operatorbrake application will cause the spring brake to be applied, locking the brakeswithout any warning to the operator.
Remedy: Replace and reroute air brake hose to comply with FMVSS 121.

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

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1992 Thomas School Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1992 Thomas School Bus have any recalls?: 10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, equipment, seats, visibility, service brakes, air. 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 1992 Thomas School 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 1992 Thomas School Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.