Wayne recalls
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
15 recalls found for Wayne vehicles in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, the newest filed July 15, 1996. Choose a model:
- Wayne Chaperone
- Wayne Lifestar
- Wayne School Bus
- Wayne Lifeguard
- Wayne Wayne
- Wayne Bus
- Wayne Busette
- Wayne Midtowner
- Wayne Transette
Newest Wayne recalls
- Jul 15, 199696V133000Fuel system, gasoline235 vehicles1993-1995 Wayne Lifestar
The fuel tank protection barrier collapsed during impact testing.
- Mar 12, 199696E007000Unknown or other4,361 vehiclesCarpenter School Bus and Wayne School Bus
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- Dec 5, 199494V241000Fuel system, gasoline317 vehicles1994 Wayne Chaperone
During installation of the rear seats, the drills used to create pilot holes for mounting the rear seat penetrated the fuel tank crossover pipe located behind the rear spring…
- Aug 15, 199494V150000Structure18 vehicles1994 Wayne Lifestar
The stud welds on the frame can fail, causing the "p" clamps holding the air brake supply lines to disengage from the frame.
- Jun 16, 199494V112000Engine and engine cooling13 vehicles1993 Wayne Lifestar
Insufficient torquing of bolts on the clamps used to secure adjoining sections of the exhaust system can cause the sections to separate from the clamps, and can allow exhaust gas…
- Mar 3, 199494V046000Fuel system, gasoline122 vehicles1994 Wayne Chaperone
During installation of the rear seats, the drills used to create pilot holes for mounting the rear seat penetrated the fuel tank crossover pipe located behind the rear spring…
- Nov 23, 199393V195000Latches/locks/linkages40 vehiclesWayne Chaperone and Lifeguard
The three-point latches used on the emergency doors have been mistakenly assembled using standard nuts rather than locking nuts.
- Jun 6, 199191V085000Electrical system2,804 vehicles1990 Wayne School Bus
Power electronic solenoid fails causing loss of power to the eight way warning light system, the windshiled wipers and/or the defroster system.
- Nov 6, 199090V189000Seats97 vehicles1984-1990 Wayne Bus
Undersized bolts, lock washers, and nuts may been used to attach the driver's pedestal to the floor.
- Mar 5, 199090V041000Equipment958 vehiclesDiamond REO People Mover and Wayne Midtowner
The front electric bi-fold doors on these buses are identified as an "emergency exit".
Has your Wayne 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.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Wayne dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.