Recall campaign90V196000
Recall 90V196000: 1985–1990 Thomas School BUS
Seats
- Report received
- Nov 23, 1990
- Manufacturer
- Thomas built buses, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,083vehicles
- Model years
- 1985–1990
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The seat do not comply with energy absorption requirements of fmvss 222.
Possible consequence
The rear facing seats had only one third of the requiredenergy absorption; a passenger using this seat could be injured in a sudden stopor an accident.
Remedy
Install new foldup seats with appropriate fasteners.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1985 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1986 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1987 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1988 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1989 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
- 1990 Thomas School BUS0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.