1989 Thomas Bus Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1989 Thomas Bus. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1989 Thomas Bus
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Driveshaft (power train)
The driveshaft used with some engine/transmission combinations had insufficient welds joining some of the components.
Remedy: Replace defective north american driveshafts with spicer driveshafts.
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
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.
Remedy: Remove the old center actuator and install an improved actuator.
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
Release handle for rear push out window is not located in area required by s5.2.3.1(b) of FMVSS 217.
Remedy: Install new interior handle assembly to meet specifications.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
The fuel shut-off solenoid in the cummins 6c engine may be faulty, causing spontaneous interruption of fuel flow to the engine during normal operation. This results in loss of power to driving wheels, power steering, and other power assisted operating systems.
Remedy: Where necessary, replace the solenoid spring, adjust solenoid, replace wires, and verify maximum power requirements to the solenoid.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Upper anchorage of type 2 safety belt installed at the driver's seating position is not within the specified range as required by FMVSS 210.
Remedy: Install reinforcing channel assuring that belts are within specified range.
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Recliner (seats)
The adjustable seat back structure and tilt mechanism may not withstand rearward force required by FMVSS 207.
Remedy: Install new seat back structure and tilt mechanism assembly that complies with standard.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1989 Thomas Bus. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Thomas Bus model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Thomas Bus model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Thomas Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 Thomas Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 Thomas Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 Thomas Bus | 5 | 0 |
| 1989 Thomas Bus | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 Thomas Bus | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 Thomas Bus | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 Thomas Bus | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 Thomas Bus | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Thomas Bus | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Thomas Bus | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Thomas Bus | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 Thomas Bus | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Thomas Bus | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1989 Thomas Bus
How do I know if my 1989 Thomas Bus has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1989 Thomas Bus; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Thomas dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V192000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Thomas models
- School Bus21 complaints
- Thomas11 complaints
- Mvp EF7 complaints
- Saf-T-Liner5 complaints
- C23 complaints
- FS-653 complaints
- CL1002 complaints
- Conventional2 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.