Does the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. 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 Transit 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 1990 Thomas Transit Bus?

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

1990 Thomas Transit Bus recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1990 Thomas Transit 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.

1990 Thomas Transit Bus recalls, newest first

October 4, 1990NHTSA 90V175000300 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: The combination of type 2 elr seat belt and suspension type driver's seat causes safety belt cinching which becomes severe enough to distract or hinder driver from normal operation of bus.
Consequence: Distraction of driver could result in an accident.
Remedy: Install seat belt that incorporates some anti-cinching features and a new set of tether straps for suspension seat.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1990 Thomas Transit Bus have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. 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 Transit 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 1990 Thomas Transit Bus?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.