Does the 1987 Thomas Transit Liner have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1987 Thomas Transit 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 1987 Thomas Transit Liner?

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

1987 Thomas Transit Liner recalls

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

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

For the 1987 Thomas Transit 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.

1987 Thomas Transit Liner recalls, newest first

November 12, 1987NHTSA 87V17400038 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary: The reservoir line from the spring brake control valve was connected to the front brake reservoir instead of the rear reservoir.
Consequence: This plumbing error affects the manner in which the airbrakes work to stop the bus.
Remedy: Install new air brake tubing to correct plumbing error.

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

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1987 Thomas Transit Liner were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Thomas Transit Liner years

Other 1987 Thomas models

Questions

Does the 1987 Thomas Transit Liner have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, fuel system, gasoline. 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 1987 Thomas Transit 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 1987 Thomas Transit Liner?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.